Commercial Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Commercial Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 34.877 N,0 40.455 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.581283
- Longitude: -0.674250
|
| Wreck Depth |
40.16 m
|
| Water Depth |
43 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
COMMERCIAL |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
50.3 m |
| Width |
8.2 m |
| Draught |
4 |
| Sonar Length |
45.8 |
| Sonar Width |
22.8 |
| Shadow Height |
3.44 |
| Orientation |
110 |
| Tonnage |
496 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 16, 1904
|
| Original Detection Year |
1987 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
fishing vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
May 2, 2017 |
Surveying Details
H5103/83 12.3.87 3 FASTENERS IN CLOSE VICINITY OF 543449N, 003954W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET - WHITBY AREA). H6331/87 19.1.89 EXAM'D 2.7.88 IN 543452N, 004021W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS. LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. IS EXTREMELY DECAYED GIVING NO CONTINUOUS OUTLINE ON SONAR. 2 HIGH POINTS AT NW END. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. HH100/351/09 8.6.95 MADE OF IRON. SINGLE BOILER WITH THREE FURNACES. ENGINE ON ITS SIDE. PROBABLY TRIPLE EXPANSION. OLD AND WELL DECAYED. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). HH100/351/10 24.11.95 PORT HOLES AND STEEL TELEGRAPH LOCATED. STEERING PEDESTAL LOCATED, MADE BY 'THOMAS REID & SONS, PAISLEY 1902'. BOW SECTION WELL DECAYED, THE ONLY CLUE TO ITS LOCATION IS A PILE OF ANCHOR CHAIN. CLEARLY SANK POST 1902, POSSIBLY 'ARDGANTOCK' OR 'COMMERCIAL'. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). HH100/351/13 17.3.98 CONFIRMED AS 'COMMERCIAL'. IDENTIFIED FROM MAKER'S REFERENCE NUMBER ON STEERING PEDESTAL. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY, LTR DTD 12.3.98). SEP 2015/000095701 1.6.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, WK 40.01MTRS IN 5434.877N, 0040.455W [WGD]. NFS. (CEFAS SURVEY, DS9). AMEND NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2017/000002822 2.5.17 EXAM'D 06.01.17; IN 5434.887N, 0040.445W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.16MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS, LENGTH 45.8MTRS, WIDTH 22.8MTRS, HEIGHT 3.44MTRS, ORIENTATION 110/290 DEGS. WRECK IS SEVERELY DECAYED. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 40MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1902 BY J FULLERTON & CO, PAISLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE COMMERCIAL GAS CO, LONDON. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 75 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MCKIE & BAXTER LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE FROM TYNE DOCK FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. FOUNDERED OFF RUNSWICK BAY IN WIND CONDITIONS WNW FORCE 5. THIRTEEN MEN LOST.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 34.877 N,0 40.455 W
Commercial on Wreck Map
Commercial Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the COMMERCIAL wreck located?
The COMMERCIAL wreck is located at coordinates 54 34.877 N,0 40.455 W.
How deep is the COMMERCIAL and where exactly is it located?
The COMMERCIAL lies at a depth of about 40.16 meters and is located at coordinates 54 34.877 N,0 40.455 W.
How deep is the seabed around the COMMERCIAL?
The seabed around the COMMERCIAL lies at approximately 43 meters deep.
When did the COMMERCIAL sink?
The COMMERCIAL sank on Jan 16, 1904.
When was the wreck of the COMMERCIAL discovered?
The wreck of the COMMERCIAL was discovered in 1987.
What country did the COMMERCIAL belong to?
The COMMERCIAL belonged to GB.
What cargo was the COMMERCIAL carrying?
The COMMERCIAL was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the COMMERCIAL?
The COMMERCIAL had a tonnage of 496 tons.
What type of wreck is the COMMERCIAL?
The COMMERCIAL is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
EXTREMELY DECAYED