Friargate (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Friargate (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 5.102 N,1 43.564 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.085033
- Longitude: 1.726067
|
| Wreck Depth |
23.13 m
|
| Water Depth |
26 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
38.4 m |
| Width |
6.7 m |
| Draught |
2.7 |
| Sonar Length |
31.9 |
| Sonar Width |
7.9 |
| Shadow Height |
3.1 |
| Orientation |
115 |
| Tonnage |
264 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
minerals
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 3, 1915
|
| Bottom Texture |
6,1,4 |
| Scour Dimensions |
071.5,,002.9,026.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1976 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 23, 2017 |
Surveying Details
SANK 4 MILES E OF ORFORDNESS. (WWISL). H4139/76 21.12.76 EXAM'D 28.9.76 IN 520506N, 014337.2E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 22.9, FOUL 23.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.9 IN GEN DEPTH MTRS. SCOUR 26.4MTRS. A VERY SMALL WRECK, 40MTRS X 20MTRS APPROX. LYING NE/SW. SCOUR ON SOUTHERN AND SOUTH-EASTERN SIDES. NO BREAK UP. (HMS BULLDOG & HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). INS AS SW 22.9MTRS. BR STD. H5363/81 27.11.81 LOCATED IN 520507N, 014337E [EUR]. LENGTH 50MTRS, SONAR HT 1.5MTRS. LYING 110/280 DEGS. (BT TELECOM CABLE ROUTE SURVEY, SEPT 81). NCA. H2917/83 28.3.85 EXAM'D 11.12.84 IN 520505N, 014342E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.3 IN GEN DEPTH 25 TO 27MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 26.5MTRS. A SMALL WK. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (SOISS, HI 196). NCA. SEP 2012/000212161 14.1.12 WK LOCATED IN 5205.102N, 0143.550E [WGD]. HT 2.9MTRS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (EAST ANGLIA OFFSHORE WIND LTD, REPORT BY EMU LTD DTD 12.6.12). NOT VISIBLE IN DIGITAL DATA. RETAIN SW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000091759 23.8.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16; IN 5205.102N, 0143.564E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.13MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS, LENGTH 31.9MTRS, WIDTH 7.9MTRS, HEIGHT 3.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 115/295 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 71.5MTRS, 2.9MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 026 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1910 BY CRABTREE & CO, GT YARMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A CHESTER, MIDDLESBROUGH. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. CARGO 225 TONS LOAM. MINED. TWO MEN LOST.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 5.102 N,1 43.564 E
Friargate (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Friargate (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 5.102 N,1 43.564 E.
How deep is the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 23.13 meters and is located at coordinates 52 5.102 N,1 43.564 E.
How deep is the seabed around the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.
When did the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) sink?
The FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 3, 1915.
When was the wreck of the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.
What country did the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) was carrying minerals.
What was the tonnage of the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY)?
The FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 264 tons.
What type of wreck is the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY)?
The FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.