Badger (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Badger (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.43 N,1 48.843 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.090500
  • Longitude: -1.814050
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BADGER (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 20.1 m
Width 5.6 m
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 2.6
Orientation 85
Tonnage 89
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1916
Scour Dimensions ,,000.1,
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details SUNK BETWEEN PORTLAND & CHERBOURG. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL 17). SUNK 26 MILES SW FROM ST CATHERINE'S PT, ISLE OF WIGHT. (WW1SL). H03504/51 24.7.51 SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED IN 500518N, 014906W DURING SEARCH FOR HMS AFFRAY. THERE CAN BE LITTLE DOUBT ABOUT IT BEING CLASSIFIED AS AN OUTCROP OF ROCK. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). HH090/588/01 3.11.93 WK EXAM'D IN 500526.2N, 014850.6W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56.5 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. SMALL WK IN SHALLOW SCOUR AND LYING APPROX 080/260DEGS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1008, HI 588). BR STD. HH090/588/01 27.6.94 SCOUR DEPTH 0.1MTRS, DCS3 HT 2.6MTRS. LENGTH 25MTRS, BREADTH 4MTRS, LIES 085/265DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 588). NFA. 17.11.98 [EUR] POSN: 500529.5N, 014845.5W. NC 2613. HH100/351/19 24.10.02 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THE WK OF VERY SMALL SS WITH A COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE. STERN INTACT WITH THE PROPELLER IN SITU. MIDSHIPS CONSISTS OF FRAMES AND RIBS AND THE BOW IS BROKEN DOWN. PROBABLY 'BADGER'. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. 4.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 5005.430N, 0148.843E.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2012

Circumstances of loss

OWNED BY THOMAS W HARVEY OF PORTSMOUTH. PROABALE COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, 15 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE JERSEY FOR PORTSMOUTH. CARGO 90 TONS OF COAL TAR. FIRED AT BY SURFACED UB 18. CREW ABANDONED AND BOMBS PLACED ABOARD, WHICH FAILED TO SINK THE SHIP. FIVE LIVE SHELLS FIRED INTO THE HULL AND THE VESSEL SANK. CREW RECOVERED BY SS 'HALFEAN'.

General Comments

BOW COLLAPSED, MIDSHIPS ONLY FRAMES

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FAQ

Where is the BADGER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BADGER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.43 N,1 48.843 W.

How deep is the BADGER (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BADGER (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 50 5.43 N,1 48.843 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BADGER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BADGER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the BADGER (PROBABLY) sink?

The BADGER (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 3, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BADGER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BADGER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1951.

What country did the BADGER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BADGER (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BADGER (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BADGER (PROBABLY) was carrying coal,minerals.

What was the tonnage of the BADGER (PROBABLY)?

The BADGER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 89 tons.

What type of wreck is the BADGER (PROBABLY)?

The BADGER (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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