Friargate (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Friargate (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 5.46 N,1 38.973 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.091000
  • Longitude: 1.649550
Wreck Depth 13 m
Water Depth 16 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 6.8 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 26.1
Sonar Width 10.1
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 110
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 022.9,,000.3,023.0
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2017

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 4 M E OF ORFORDNESS. (LLWW1). POSN 520520N, 013915E FOR FILING ONLY. H4139/76 5.1.77 NOT FOUND DURING AREA DCS3 SWEEP. (HMS BULLDOG/BEAGLE, HI 31/76). AMEND DEAD. NCA. H2917/83 28.3.85 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3. (SOISS, HI 196). NCA. 5.12.13 WK LOCATED DURING CABLE ROUTE SURVEY IN 5205.459N, 0138.984E [WGD]. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 101/191 DEGS. (D NEWMAN, COASTAL ROUTE SURVEYS, EMAIL DTD 3.12.13). POSSIBLY FRIARGATE. INS AS NDW PENDING FURTHER. SEP 2016/0000917593 31.8.17 EXAM'D 07.12.16; IN 5205.460N, 0138.973E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.00MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS, LENGTH 26.1MTRS, WIDTH 10.1MTRS, HEIGHT 2MTRS, ORIENTATION 110/290 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 22.93MTRS, 0.25MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 023 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 13MTRS 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.

General Comments

COLLAPSED WRECK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 5.46 N,1 38.973 E
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FAQ

Where is the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 5.46 N,1 38.973 E.

How deep is the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 13 meters and is located at coordinates 52 5.46 N,1 38.973 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 16 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 1915.

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.

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