Bangarth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bangarth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 13.9 N,1 25.093 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.231667
  • Longitude: -1.418217
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BANGARTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 83.8 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 84
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 8.8
Orientation 171
Tonnage 1872
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2000

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 13 MILES NNE OF TYNE, (WW1SL). H4214/26 1.7.26 H4214/26 1.7.26 INS NDW PA (1917) IN 551400N, 011900W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). BR STD. H1141/65 31.5.65 H1141/65 31.5.65 VERY PROMINENT PEAK OBTAINED ON E/S TRACE IN 551354N, 012542W. LEAST DEPTH 138 IN GEN DEPTH 150FT. NOT FULLY EXAM'D. (HMS ECHO, 9.7.64). AMEND TO WK 23FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 4.6.76 4.6.76 AMEND TO WK 42MTRS. NC 156. HH242/630/05 26.5.99 HH242/630/05 26.5.99 LOCATED IN 5513.850N, 0125.100W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.1MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. BROKEN UP. (MV ANTARES, HN DTD 18.5.99 FOR HI 843). INS AS WK 38MTRS. BR STD. HH090/843/01 4.1.00 HH090/843/01 4.1.00 EXAM'D 1.6.99 IN 5513.900N, 0125.093W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 37.6, FOUL 38.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.2 IN GEN DEPTH 46.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 84MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.8MTRS. LIES 171/351 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP WK WITH DEBRIS IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO SW 37MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 12.12.11 12.12.11 DIVED BY DARKSTAR ON 10.9.08 IN LISTED POSN. POSITIVELY CONFIRMED AS BANGARTH. (M DIXON, EMAIL DTD 9.12.11). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY SIR RAYLTON DIXON & CO LTD, MIDDLESBURGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REA SHIPPING CO LTD. EMPLOYED AS AN RN AUXILLARY COLLIER. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 217 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE METHIL FOR DUNKIRK. TORPEDOED BY UB-34. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the BANGARTH wreck located?

The BANGARTH wreck is located at coordinates 55 13.9 N,1 25.093 W.

How deep is the BANGARTH and where exactly is it located?

The BANGARTH lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 55 13.9 N,1 25.093 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BANGARTH?

The seabed around the BANGARTH lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the BANGARTH sink?

The BANGARTH sank on Dec 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BANGARTH discovered?

The wreck of the BANGARTH was discovered in 1965.

What country did the BANGARTH belong to?

The BANGARTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BANGARTH carrying?

The BANGARTH was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BANGARTH?

The BANGARTH had a tonnage of 1872 tons.

What type of wreck is the BANGARTH?

The BANGARTH is classified as a steam ship.

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