Earl Percy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Earl percy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 37.459 N,0 44.357 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.624317
  • Longitude: -0.739283
Wreck Depth 41.13 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EARL PERCY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 72.2 m
Width 8.6 m
Sonar Length 74
Sonar Width 8.2
Shadow Height 5.02
Orientation 155
Tonnage 952
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1888
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source fishing vessel
Surveying Details H5103/83 9.3.87 FASTENERS IN 543737N, 004358W AND 543728N, 004414W. POSNS BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET, WHITBY AREA). H6331/87 2.2.89 WK EXAM'D 2.7.88 IN 543727N, 004415W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS. LIES 155/335 DEG, WELL BROKEN UP AND COVERING AN AREA 70 X 20MTRS. HAS 3 MAIN HIGH POINTS, HIGHEST AT S END. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). HH100/351/09 12.6.95 TWO WELL COLLAPSED HOLDS WITH JUST FRAMES LEFT. PART OF BOW INTACT. STEERING GEAR SEEN WELL FWD NEAR BOWS WHICH SUGGESTS BRIDGE MIDSHIPS. NO ARTEFACTS. TWO BOILERS, SIX FURNACES. STEAM COMPOUND ENGINE. IRON BUILT. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). HH100/351/17 25.4.01 FIRST DIVED IN 1994. AFT ENGINED WITH TWO SMALL SCOTCH BOILERS. MIXED CARGO, MAINLY CLAY PIPES BUT SMALL PART OF THE CARGO IN FWD HOLD WAS MADE UP OF COPPER INGOTS SHAPED LIKE PAVING SLABS. STEERING ENGINE BLOCK LOCATED JUST BEHIND FORCASTLE SUGGESTS THAT THE BRIDGE WAS MIDSHIPS. IDENTITY CONFIRMED BY A PIECE OF CROCKERY BEARING THE SHIPPING CO FLAG AND THE LETTERS 'TSSC' (TYNE SS CO). TELEGRAPH RECOVERED FROM PORT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 5.5.17 EXAM'D 15.12.16 IN 5437.459N, 0044.357W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.13MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS, LENGTH 74.0MTRS, WIDTH 8.2MTRS, HEIGHT 5.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 155/335 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT AND INTACT BUT IS SEVERELY DISINTEGRATED. THE STERN IS THE MOST PROMINENT FEATURE, CONSISTING OF TWO BOILERS AND A LARGE AFT ENGINE BLOCK. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 5, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY PALMER BROS & CO, JARROW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE TYNE STEAM SHIP CO LTD, NEWCASTLE (EVENTUALLY P&O). TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. NEW ENGINE & BOILERS IN 1879. COLLIDED WITH AND SANK SS GAINSBOROUGH IN 1883.

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FAQ

Where is the EARL PERCY wreck located?

The EARL PERCY wreck is located at coordinates 54 37.459 N,0 44.357 W.

How deep is the EARL PERCY and where exactly is it located?

The EARL PERCY lies at a depth of about 41.13 meters and is located at coordinates 54 37.459 N,0 44.357 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EARL PERCY?

The seabed around the EARL PERCY lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the EARL PERCY sink?

The EARL PERCY sank on Sep 15, 1888.

When was the wreck of the EARL PERCY discovered?

The wreck of the EARL PERCY was discovered in 1987.

What country did the EARL PERCY belong to?

The EARL PERCY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EARL PERCY carrying?

The EARL PERCY was carrying general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,clay products.

What was the tonnage of the EARL PERCY?

The EARL PERCY had a tonnage of 952 tons.

What type of wreck is the EARL PERCY?

The EARL PERCY is classified as a steam ship.

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