Maritime record MHG24117 - Unknown: Cape Wrath
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 3114 9094 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC39SW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
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Full Description
NC39SW 8000 3115 9094
N 58 46.4 W 4 55.23
Quality of fix = HF6
Evidence = Echo sounder
Horizontal Datum = OGB
General water depth = 81
Orientation of keel/wreck = NS
Surveying Details
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11 May 1984. A wreck was examined on 18 March 1984 at 58 46 24N, 004 55 14W using W Orkney hyperfix - patts 3-1, 5-1,6-4. The NGR conversion gives eastings 231180, and northings 990960. The least echosounder depth was 72 in a general depth of 81 metres. No scouring was observed. The side scan sonar indicated a height of 9 metres, length of 100 metres (328 feet), and width of 15 metres (49 feet). The vessel is lying with its keel orientated 000/180 degrees, and is apparently intact.
Report by Racal Survey.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
