St Connan

Type:       719 ton Steel steamship, cargo 600 tons of coal

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Wreck Information: The steamship St Connan was en route from Ayr to Sligo carrying 600 tons of coal, when she ran ashore in fog. A salvage attempt was made, starting on the 4 October 1939. During course of the attempt, the SS Kinsol sank beside her lying in about 15 metres north of St Conan (see 55 19 25N, 005 33 11W) with its bows into the reef and its stern in 5 metres of water at low water springs. The wreck is lying with its keel on an approximate orientation of 070/250 degrees (magnetic). The vessel is about 300 tons. This is supported by brass fittings from St Conan which were found in the hold.

Harbour / slip:   Campbeltown

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Distance from harbour:   9.9 Nm

Lat & Long:   55 19 25N, 005 33 11W on the Arranman's Barrels between Polliwilline Bay and Macharioch Bay.

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Depth:   1-10m The bows are 1 metre below the waterline at low water springs.

Tides:   Tides

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Diveshop:   Air

Accommodation:         Pennyseorach Farm

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Other comments: The vessel's length is 110 feet (33.5 metres) and beam 30 feet (9.1 metres). The site is on a heading 085 degrees (magnetic)

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Created by: Finstrokes

Date: 7/7/07

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