Heathfield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Heathfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 1.826 N,1 7.485 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.030433
  • Longitude: 1.124750
Wreck Depth 13.788 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEATHFIELD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.3 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 85.1
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 4.39
Orientation 40
Tonnage 2140
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1910
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 020.4,005.8,000.7,277
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 2022

Surveying Details

10.5.50 WK 8FMS 4FT IN 530150N, 010728E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). BR STD. 22.3.51 NOW SHOWN AS WK 7FMS 5FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER - FOLLOW-UP TRACING). BR STD. H1310/85/43 27.11.85 IDENTIFIED AS THE HEATHFIELD. POSN 530148N, 010730E. TOTALLY BROKEN UP, APART FROM BILGES AND MAIN SPARS. NO SIGN OF COAL CARGO. (J A MARTIN). NCA. HH090/561/01 4.1.93 EXAM'D 29.8.92 IN 530148N, 010735.5E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.9, FOUL AT 15.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.7 IN GEN DEPTH 18.3MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.2MTR. DCS3 HT 2.0MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). AMEND TO WK 13.7MTRS. BR STD. 18.5.15 WK 13.66MTRS IN 5301.825N, 0107.484E [WGD], LENGTH 82MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 4.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 045. NFS. (BDC EXAMINATION OF CEFAS DS20/DS21). AMEND TO DW 13.6MTRS. SEP 2020/000083299 12.1.21 EXAM'D 02.06.20; IN 5301.826N, 0107.485E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.78MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS, LENGTH 85.1MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 4.39MTRS, ORIENTATION 040/220 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 20.4MTRS, WIDTH 5.8MTRS, 0.71MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 097 DEGS. WRECK IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1673, H525 WI-9199). AMEND DW 13.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1875 BY E WITHY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EASTERN NAVIGATION CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 210HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CENTRAL MARINE ENG CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR SAVONA. CARGO COAL. STRUCK SHERINGHAM SHOAL DURING STRONG GALE AND SANK. 20 MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the HEATHFIELD wreck located?

The HEATHFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 53 1.826 N,1 7.485 E.

How deep is the HEATHFIELD and where exactly is it located?

The HEATHFIELD lies at a depth of about 13.788 meters and is located at coordinates 53 1.826 N,1 7.485 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HEATHFIELD?

The seabed around the HEATHFIELD lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the HEATHFIELD sink?

The HEATHFIELD sank on Oct 13, 1910.

When was the wreck of the HEATHFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the HEATHFIELD was discovered in 1950.

What country did the HEATHFIELD belong to?

The HEATHFIELD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HEATHFIELD carrying?

The HEATHFIELD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HEATHFIELD?

The HEATHFIELD had a tonnage of 2140 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEATHFIELD?

The HEATHFIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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