Herrington Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Herrington Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 37.169 N,2 27.619 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.619483
  • Longitude: -2.460317
Wreck Depth 15.38 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERRINGTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.5
Sonar Length 76.5
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 7.2
Orientation 63
Tonnage 1258
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 4, 1917
Scour Dimensions 049.1,026.7,000.5,094
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1309/76 19.1.76 WK OF HERRINGTON REPD IN POSN 563642N, 022800W. BELL RECOVERED IN 1975. WELL BROKEN UP. (INCHCAPE DIVERS, ARBROATH, 9.1.76). NCA YET. HH100/351/02 8.12.89 DIVED IN 563706N, 022745W USING DECCA. BOW TO BOILERS LIES UPSIDE DOWN AND ENGINE TO STERN LIES ON PORT SIDE. ONE SINGLE BOILER, THREE CYLINDER ENGINE. SIZE TYPICAL OF COASTAL COLLIER. INSCRIPTION ON CUTLERY FOUND IN WK READS 'HERRINGTON'. STERN HIGHEST POINT. LEAST DEPTH 20 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. (G L WADSWORTH, 22.11.89). PLOTS IN CHARTED DEPTH 20MTRS. INS AS USC 10MTRS. - NM 29/90. . RSDRA2023000009230 30.01.23 EXAM'D 21.06.2022 IN 5637.169N, 0227.619W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.38MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. LENGTH 76.5MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HEIGHT 7.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 063/243 DEGS. DEGRADED AND PARTIALLY BURIED WRECK, WITH A BOILER POSITIONED IN THE MIDDLE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1731 - H525 - 3042). AMEND DW 15.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY S P AUSTIN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMBTON & HETTON COLLIERS LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 155NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RICHARDSON, WESTGARTH & CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE FROM METHIL. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-77. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

Degraded and partially buried wreck, with a boiler positioned in the middle.

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FAQ

Where is the HERRINGTON wreck located?

The HERRINGTON wreck is located at coordinates 56 37.169 N,2 27.619 W.

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

The HERRINGTON lies at a depth of about 15.38 meters and is located at coordinates 56 37.169 N,2 27.619 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HERRINGTON?

The seabed around the HERRINGTON lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the HERRINGTON sink?

The HERRINGTON sank on May 4, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HERRINGTON discovered?

The wreck of the HERRINGTON was discovered in 1976.

What country did the HERRINGTON belong to?

The HERRINGTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HERRINGTON carrying?

The HERRINGTON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HERRINGTON?

The HERRINGTON had a tonnage of 1258 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERRINGTON?

The HERRINGTON is classified as a steam ship.

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