MHG24147 - Unknown: The Minch
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
- WRECK (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- TRANSPORT VESSEL (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
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Full Description
NB95NE 8000 9820 5720
N 58 27 W 5 27.5667
Quality of fix = EDM
Evidence = Vertical Scan
Horizontal Datum = OGB
General water depth = 93
Orientation of keel/wreck = 010190
Surveying Details
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20 January 1964. The wreck of a "large transport vessel" is reported by Lt Cdr J Ralph, RNR to lie at 58 27 30N, 005 28 00W approximately. This position was obtained using decca.
Report by HMS WOTTON, 22 November 1963.
9 April 1984. The site was examined on 1 March 1984 at 58 27 00N, 005 27 34W using trisponder to gain the posion fix, echosounder and side scan sonar. The least echosounder depth was 89 metres in a general depth of 93 metres. A scour 0.5 metre deep was observed. The side scan soanr indicated a height of 10 metres (two masts), length of 30 metres (98 feet), and beam of 7 metres (23 feet). The keel is lying on an orientation of 010/190 degrees.
Report by Land & Marine.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NB 9819 5720 (80m by 80m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NB95NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | EDDRACHILLIS |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/101915 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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