Deerpool (After Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Deerpool (after section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.064 N,0 8.242 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.567733
  • Longitude: 0.137367
Wreck Depth 3.8 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 128.3 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 5167
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0146/39 27.12.39 ST LIES 120DEGS, 1M FROM SPURN HEAD LT. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 2882/39. H0146/39 5.1.40 DW NOW 130DEGS, 1.2M FROM SPURN HEAD LT. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD). - FNM 24/40. H0146/39 2.2.40 DWPA NOW 135.5DEGS, 9.92C FROM SPURN PT LT. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD). - FNM 167/40. H0146/39 16.4.40 DW IN TWO PARTS, 131.25DEGS, 8.8C FROM SPURN PT LT. (CAPT M/S 13.4.40). - NM 1033/40. 10.1.51 REPD AS DW (MAST DRIES 2FT). (HMS SCOTT 1946). LC 1188. H72/57 15.7.57 SOME DISPERSAL CARRIED OUT BY CONTRACTORS. (HUMBER CONSY BOARD). H72/57 21.10.57 NO FURTHER PROGRESS WITH DISPERSAL OWING TO ADVERSE WEATHER. (HUMBER CON BD). H595/58 2.6.58 DW (MAST DRIES 2FT) MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE SW. (ADMIRALTY). NC 107. H0146/39 - H72/58 5.8.58 WRECK IN TWO PARTS: FOREPART 140DEGS, 5440FT FROM SPURN HIGH LTHO. DISPERSED TO 20FT; AFTERPART 135DEGS, 5780FT FROM SPURN HIGH LTHO DISPERSED TO 19FT. (HCB NM 48/58, DTD 1.8.58). NCA, AWAIT SCOTT REPORT. H7397/58 15.12.58 SWEPT 22.9.58. FOREPART CLEAR 5FT, FOUL 6FT. AFTERPART CLEAR 12FT, FOUL AT 16FT IN GEN DEPTH 22-24FT. DIFFICULT TO LOCATE WITH E/S, INDICATING VERY SMALL BUT DEFINITE OBSTRUCTIONS. FORE PART IN 533402N, 000809E USING HSA. AFT IN 533402N, 000816E. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HMS SCOTT, 22.5.58). - NM 2659/58. H7397/58 3.1.59 A PELLET WAS OBSERVED BELOW THE SURFACE WHICH HAD ORIGINALLY BEEN PLACED IN POSN BY DEMOLITION CONTRACTOR & HAS PRESUMABLY BEEN CARRIED DOWN TO ITS PRESENT LEVEL IN THE COURSE OF DISPERSAL. IN VIEW OF THE EXTREME DIFFICULTY OF GETTING AN E/S TRACE FROM EITHER FOUL, IT SEEMS PROBABLE THAT MOORED PELLETS SECURED TO DISPERSED WRECKAGE MAY HAVE BEEN RESPONSIBLE FOR BOTH FOULS. (HMS SCOTT, 25.10.58). H6450/68 6.12.68 EASTERN PORTION OF WK EXAM'D 8.6.68 IN 533402N, 000822E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15FT. GEN DEPTH UNKNOWN. TIME DID NOT PERMIT FULLER INVESTIGATION. (HMS EGERIA, HI 39/68). NCA. H2395/73 9.1.74 CONSIDERED BOTH PARTS OF WRECK SHOULD BE SHOWN AS FOULS. (SOISS 1973). NC 109. 19.5.80 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BTDB 1979 SURVEY [K5557/14]. 29.8.96 SHOWN IN 533401.5N, 000820.5E ON HUMBER 8 [EDN 17]. NE 1188. SEP 2011/000136845 3.8.11 LOCATED IN 5334.064N, 0008.242E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.86MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HN DTD 18.7.11 FOR HI 1358). AMEND WK 3.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2021/000067871 1.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020).(CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1683). NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY W GREY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POOL SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 369HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CENTRAL MARINE ENGINE WORKS LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE VANCOUVER FOR HULL. CARGO WOOL AND BULK GRAIN. GROUNDED AND BECAME A TOTAL LOSS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 34.064 N,0 8.242 E
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FAQ

Where is the DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION) wreck located?

The DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.064 N,0 8.242 E.

How deep is the DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION) lies at a depth of about 3.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.064 N,0 8.242 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION)?

The seabed around the DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION) sink?

The DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION) sank on Nov 12, 1939.

When was the wreck of the DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION) belong to?

The DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION) carrying?

The DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION) was carrying grain,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION)?

The DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION) had a tonnage of 5167 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION)?

The DEERPOOL (AFTER SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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