Heathpool Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Heathpool Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.607 N,0 26.691 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.693450
  • Longitude: 0.444850
Wreck Depth 17.37 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEATHPOOL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.5
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 90
Tonnage 975
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1899
Bottom Texture 4/1,17,7,6
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4959/73 7.5.75 WK EXAM'D 22.10.74 IN 504134N, 002649E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). CHART AS WK 19.0MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/07 9.7.01 DIVED IN 1995 IN 5041.622N, 0026.673E [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND. BELL RECOVERED BEARING THE NAME: HEATHPOOL. CINC REQUESTED. (G DOWD). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 8.2.10 CINC DELETED. MORE THAT FIVE YEARS. SEP 2015/000083465 25.11.15 EXAM'D 30.6.15, WK SHOWN IN 5041.607N, 0026.691E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21.4MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 4MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND DW 17.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2015

Circumstances of loss

IRON SS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMBTON COLLIERIES LTD. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 140HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR ST NAZAIRE. CARGO COAL. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH 'W T LEWIS'.

General Comments

broken and partially buried, in two parts

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 41.607 N,0 26.691 E
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FAQ

Where is the HEATHPOOL wreck located?

The HEATHPOOL wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.607 N,0 26.691 E.

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

The HEATHPOOL lies at a depth of about 17.37 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.607 N,0 26.691 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HEATHPOOL?

The seabed around the HEATHPOOL lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the HEATHPOOL sink?

The HEATHPOOL sank on Mar 31, 1899.

When was the wreck of the HEATHPOOL discovered?

The wreck of the HEATHPOOL was discovered in 1974.

What country did the HEATHPOOL belong to?

The HEATHPOOL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HEATHPOOL carrying?

The HEATHPOOL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HEATHPOOL?

The HEATHPOOL had a tonnage of 975 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEATHPOOL?

The HEATHPOOL is classified as a steam ship.

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