Evidence Of Loss

Date 1995

Event ID 583585

Category Recording

Type Evidence Of Loss

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/583585

Quality of fix = PHOT

Horizontal Datum = OGB

Orientation of keel/wreck = NS

Circumstances of Loss Details

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The LADY GERTRUDE's engine failed to go astern when approaching the pier and the vessel grounded.

Report by J Crowther.

Surveying Details

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29 August 1975. The outline and centre spine of wreck can be seen sticking up through the sand in Achavoulin Bay at 55 52 03N, 005 01 21W. The wreck is approximately 200 feet long (61 metres) is is lying with its keel orientated 000/180 degrees.

Report by HMS HECTATE from aerial photographs.

30 March 1978. The wreck is now thought to have been covered by sand.

Report by HMS HECLA, 12 November 1977.

Hydrographic Office, 1995.