Den Of Seaton Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Den of seaton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 21.069 N,3 18.415 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.351150
- Longitude: -3.306917
|
| Wreck Depth |
19.7 m
|
| Water Depth |
27 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
DEN OF SEATON |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
106.7 m |
| Width |
14.6 m |
| Draught |
6.1 |
| Sonar Length |
113 |
| Sonar Width |
32 |
| Shadow Height |
8.3 |
| Orientation |
127 |
| Tonnage |
3892 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods,coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
May 22, 1904
|
| Bottom Texture |
Rock |
| Original Detection Year |
1909 |
| Last Detection Year |
2010 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 27, 2012 |
Surveying Details
H4841/39 3.7.39 OBSTN 7 FMS IN 512102N, 031822W BY BEARING AND DISTANCE. (HMS JASON). - NM 1470/39. LATER CHARTED AS 7FMS ROCK. H6053/49 11.10.49 FOUND TO BE WK, LEAST DEPTH 41FT. FURTHER EXAMINATION TO BE MADE. (HMS SEAGULL). NCA YET. H6053/49 23.11.49 EXAM'D 28.10.49 IN 512102N, 031822W. SWEPT CLEAR 40, FOUL 41FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44FT IN GEN DEPTH 15FMS. NO SCOUR. LIES NW/SE AND HAS PRONOUNCED OVERFALLS WHEN STREAM EXCEEDS A KNOT. CONFIRMED WK. (HMS SEAGULL, 10.11.49). - NM 2397/49. H6053/49 5.1.50 MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, LAID 600FT S OF WK. (TH NM 3/50, 4.1.50). - NM 117/50 & 207/50. H6053/49 18.4.50 DISPERSED TO 45FT [MLWS]. (C IN C NORE, 17.4.50). NCA YET. H6053/49 20.6.50 BUOY WITHDRAWN. WK SWEPT CLEAR AT 45FT BY THV VESTAL. (TH, 13.6.50). - NM 1270/50. H2897 16.9.69 SWEPT CLEAR 7FMS [LAT: 7FMS 3FT]. (HMS WOODLARK, SIGNAL DTD 11.9.69). - NM 1536/69. H2897/69 30.3.70 EXAM'D 2.9.69 IN 512103N, 031822W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 13.7, FOUL AT 14MTRS. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. SEABED GRAVEL AND SAND. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 311/69). BR STD. H3942/88 23.1.90 EXAM'D 5.8.89 IN 522104N, 031822.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.9, FOUL AT 18.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.6 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.7MTRS. APPARENTLY IN ONE PIECE AND LYING 115/295DEG. (LAND & MARINE ENGINEERING LTD, HI 464). - NM 449/90. 1.8.06 [WGD] POSN: 5121.096N, 0318.450W. 27.1.12 LOCATED 10.12.10 IN 5121.069N, 0318.415W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.70 IN GEN DEPTH 27.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 113MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS, HT 8.25MTRS. LIES 127/307 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1327). INTACT. AMEND WK 19.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1901. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C BARRIE & SON, DUNDEE. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON & NEWPORT, MON, FOR ADEN, MADRAS & CALCUTTA. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH LONDON REGISTERED SS SHEPPERSON. (SIBI & DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 21.069 N,3 18.415 W
Den Of Seaton on Wreck Map
Den Of Seaton Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the DEN OF SEATON wreck located?
The DEN OF SEATON wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.069 N,3 18.415 W.
How deep is the DEN OF SEATON and where exactly is it located?
The DEN OF SEATON lies at a depth of about 19.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 21.069 N,3 18.415 W.
How deep is the seabed around the DEN OF SEATON?
The seabed around the DEN OF SEATON lies at approximately 27 meters deep.
When did the DEN OF SEATON sink?
The DEN OF SEATON sank on May 22, 1904.
When was the wreck of the DEN OF SEATON discovered?
The wreck of the DEN OF SEATON was discovered in 1909.
What country did the DEN OF SEATON belong to?
The DEN OF SEATON belonged to GB.
What cargo was the DEN OF SEATON carrying?
The DEN OF SEATON was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.
What was the tonnage of the DEN OF SEATON?
The DEN OF SEATON had a tonnage of 3892 tons.
What type of wreck is the DEN OF SEATON?
The DEN OF SEATON is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
INTACT, BOWS SE