Maritime record 2232 - UNKNOWN: OUTER HEBRIDES, ATLANTIC
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | NF 26100 74430 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NF27SE |
| Parish | MARITIME, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NF27SE 8000 2610 7443
N 57 36.28 W 8 15.75
Quality of fix = HF
Evidence = Echo sounder
Horizontal Datum = OGB
General water depth = 133
Orientation of keel/wreck = EW
Surveying Details
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11 November 1977. The wreck was located on 22 May 1977 at 57 36 16.8N, 008 15 45W. The least depth by echosounder was 126 metres in a general depth of 122-133 metres. The side scan sonar showed a height of 5 metres. No scourpits were observed. The wreck is about about 120 feet (36.5 metres) long, lying with its keel on an orientation of 90/270 degrees in small basin of mud and sand within a rocky area. It shows clearly on sidescan, but is very difficult to detect with echosounder.
Report by HMS HECLA, 30 September 1977.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
