Where is the ACKLINGTON wreck located?

The ACKLINGTON wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.906 N,5 39.692 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ACKLINGTON?

The seabed around the ACKLINGTON lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

The ACKLINGTON sank on Aug 20, 1887.

The wreck of the ACKLINGTON was discovered in 1887.

The ACKLINGTON was carrying coal.

The ACKLINGTON had a tonnage of 140 tons.

The ACKLINGTON is classified as a steam ship.

Field	Value
Obstruction Category	foul ground
Acklington Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	50 1.906 N,5 39.692 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 50.031767 Longitude: -5.661533
Water Depth	15 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	ACKLINGTON
Type	steam ship
Flag	GB
Tonnage	140
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	coal
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Aug 20, 1887
Original Detection Year	1887
Last Detection Year	1992
Original Source	other
Surveying Details	H2979/74 22.11.74 WRECKAGE LOCATED IN 500202N, 053943W USING DECCA. IDENTIFIED AS ACKLINGTON. BELL RECOVERED. ONLY HEAVIER PIECES OF WK REMAIN: ENGINE, SHAFT, ETC - SCATTERED AMONGST LARGE BOULDERS. DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. (E GILES, 9.11.74). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. H2979/74 22.7.76 LOCATED IN 500152.2N, 053938.9W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 1.4.76). 27.1.92 AMEND POSN TO 500152.2N, 053938W. NE 2345. HH100/351/06 11.12.92 LOCATED AND DIVED ON. WRECKAGE IS WELL SCATTERED AMONG THE BOULDERS AND NOTHING STANDS ABOVE THEIR GENERAL LEVEL. (G LOCKETT, 23.11.92). NCA.
Last Amended Date	Jan 27, 1992

STRUCK THE RUNNELSTONE WHILE ON PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR PORTSMOUTH. SANK IN 10 MINUTES.

WRECKAGE WELL SCATTERED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 1.906 N,5 39.692 W

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