Steel steam trawler · 1891–1900 · Shetland, United Kingdom
The Strathtay, a steam trawler built by Hall Russell and Co Ltd in 1891, was lost with all nine crew members during a severe storm in February 1900. Departing from Aberdeen on 9th February, she headed towards the fishing grounds off Shetland. Tragically, none of her crew survived the storm, and no confirmed sightings of the vessel were made after her departure.
A trawler was seen from Sumburgh Lighthouse attempting to anchor during the storm, but distress flares were the last signs before she vanished.
Years later, divers discovered wreckage off Scatness, including the Strathtay's maker's plate, confirming her identity. The wreck, now scattered on a rocky seabed, includes her engine, anchor, and a spare propeller. The remains lie in the North Sea, near the southern tip of Scatness, in a condition described as scattered.
6 of 7 facts above are cited in Sources below.
Built 1891 by Hall Russell and Co Ltd; 9 years in service. Lost February 16th, 1900, foundered.
A reference and a starting point, not a dive plan. Plan any dive with a local professional who knows the site and the conditions on the day.
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| Water temp | 8.2° | 7.5° | 7.1° | 7.4° | 8.7° | 10.5° | 12.4° | 12.9° | 12.3° | 11.3° | 10.4° | 9.2° |
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A further 3 fields were derived from the wreck’s recorded position rather than taken from a source.
STRATHTAY is a steel steam trawler wreck located off Shetland, United Kingdom at a depth of 14 metres. The vessel was lost due to foundered in 1900. The wreck is diveable.
STRATHTAY lies at approximately 14 metres depth, North Sea, Shetland.
STRATHTAY was lost due to foundered on February 16th, 1900, off Shetland, United Kingdom.
As reported, diving the STRATHTAY is rated beginner and is suitable for newly certified Open Water divers. Minimum certification: Confirm with a local operator. A reference and a starting point, not a dive plan. Plan any dive with a local professional who knows the site and the conditions on the day.
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