Forest Queen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Forest queen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 59.813 N,0 7.368 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.996883
  • Longitude: 0.122800
Wreck Depth 30.27 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOREST QUEEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 52.2 m
Width 7.5 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 48.1
Sonar Width 13.1
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 5
Tonnage 446
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1892
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2014

Surveying Details

H5916/59 9.6.60 TWO SEARCHES CONDUCTED FOR STAXTON WYKE (QV). ONLY SMALL PIECES OF WRECKAGE LOCATED IN 535452N, 001033E. (TH 22.10.59). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. H5084/77 20.3.8 WK LOCATED 14.11.79 IN 535947N, 000728E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. EXAM'D BY HMS BULLDOG USING HYDROSEARCH. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.9 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.1MTRS, LENGTH 51MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. HEIGHT IN VERTICAL MODE 4MTRS. (HMS EGERIA, HI 64/79). AMEND TO WK 30.5MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/17 25.7.01 HAS BEEN LOCATED AND DIVED IN 5359.80N, 0007.35E [WGD]. COLLAPSED AND BROKEN. STANDS 1.5MTRS HIGH. BOILER ON THE PORT SIDE. BELL AND TELEGRAPH LOCATED. LOTS OF FURNACE BRICKS SCATTERED ABROUND THE SITE. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 20.7.01). NCA. HH100/351/18 8.4.02 SMALL AFT ENGINE. ON EVEN KEEL WITH BOWS N. SEABED SAND. IDENTIFIED BY BELL. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). NCA. HH100/351/18 30.4.02 ENGINE AFT. WELL BROKEN UP FWD. HIGHEST POINT FWD OF THE ENGINE. NETTED. (S OLD). NCA. 14.7.03 MAKER'S PLATE MARKED LONDON, KNOWN LOCALLY AS

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1863 BY HENDERSON & COULBORN & CO, RENFREW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W RAWSON & J ROBINSON OF HULL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 90HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY GILBERT & COOPER, HULL. PASSAGE HULL FOR STOCKTON-ON-TEES. CARGO RAILS AND IRON ORE. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS LOUGHBROW (733GT) IN CALM CONDITIONS. 14 MEN LOST.

General Comments

STAND

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FAQ

Where is the FOREST QUEEN wreck located?

The FOREST QUEEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 59.813 N,0 7.368 E.

How deep is the FOREST QUEEN and where exactly is it located?

The FOREST QUEEN lies at a depth of about 30.27 meters and is located at coordinates 53 59.813 N,0 7.368 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FOREST QUEEN?

The seabed around the FOREST QUEEN lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the FOREST QUEEN sink?

The FOREST QUEEN sank on Feb 24, 1892.

When was the wreck of the FOREST QUEEN discovered?

The wreck of the FOREST QUEEN was discovered in 1960.

What country did the FOREST QUEEN belong to?

The FOREST QUEEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FOREST QUEEN carrying?

The FOREST QUEEN was carrying railway: stock and construction materials,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the FOREST QUEEN?

The FOREST QUEEN had a tonnage of 446 tons.

What type of wreck is the FOREST QUEEN?

The FOREST QUEEN is classified as a steam ship.

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