Firelight (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Firelight (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 1.219 N,1 19.142 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 55.020317
- Longitude: -1.319033
|
| Wreck Depth |
28.66 m
|
| Water Depth |
36 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
71.9 m |
| Width |
9.7 m |
| Draught |
4.5 |
| Sonar Length |
50.7 |
| Sonar Width |
12.3 |
| Shadow Height |
7.6 |
| Orientation |
45 |
| Tonnage |
1143 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
May 1, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
4,6 |
| Original Detection Year |
1949 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 11, 2019 |
Surveying Details
H01459/41 1.12.49 NDW IN 550110N, 011903W. - NM 2464/49. H4871/68 3.7.68 EXAM'D IN 550113N, 011903W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 90FT IN GEN DEPTH 120FT. SCOUR DEPTH 122FT. SEABED COLLIERY SPOIL. LENGTH ABOUT 300FT. LIES ABOUT 070/250 DEG. (HMS MYRMIDON, ROS DTD 25.10.67 FOR HI 353). AMEND TO WK 15FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2189/71 22.5.72 SONAR CONTACT. NOT YET INVESTIGATED. (ISS, 1971). 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 27MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). NC 152. 3.12.75 AMENDED TO WK 27.5MTRS. NC 152. (CHANGE OF DATUM). HH090/796/01 5.1.99 EXAM'D 22.7.98 IN 550112.8N, 011909.3W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 26.3, FOUL 26.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.4 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10.0MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. INTACT. SOME DAMAGE TO SW END. DEBRIS EXTENDS 40MTRS TOWARDS 240 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO SW 26MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 26.3.19 EXAM�D 26.3.19 IN 5501.219N, 0119.142W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.66MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. LENGTH 50.7MTRS, WIDTH 12.3MTRS, HT 7.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225DEGS. FAIRLY INTACT, ALTHOUGH STERN BROKEN UP. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 28.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
EX-ROOKWOOD. BUILT IN 1896 BY J BLUMER & CO OF SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GAS LIGHT & COKE COMPANY. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 180 HP. TORPEDOED IN THE PORT SIDE AND SUNK BY UC 29. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. CREW RECOVERED. (R YOUNG).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 1.219 N,1 19.142 W
Firelight (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Firelight (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 1.219 N,1 19.142 W.
How deep is the FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 28.66 meters and is located at coordinates 55 1.219 N,1 19.142 W.
How deep is the seabed around the FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.
When did the FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY) sink?
The FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY) sank on May 1, 1917.
When was the wreck of the FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1949.
What country did the FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY)?
The FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1143 tons.
What type of wreck is the FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY)?
The FIRELIGHT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
FAIRLY INTACT, ALTHOUGH STERN BROKEN UP