Highcliffe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Highcliffe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 19.1 N,1 39.696 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.318333
  • Longitude: -1.661600
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIGHCLIFFE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 110.9 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3847
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2010

Surveying Details

H811/40 VESSEL ALSO REPD IN 601913N, 013950W. (WICK RADIO LERWICK N.O. IN C). 4.8.87 VESSEL SUNK IN 601908N, 013935W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA, EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL. 16.1.04 GOOD DIVE WITH LOTS OF WRECKAGE REMAINING. LIES ON A SLOPE 6-26MTRS DEPTH, BOILER IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. STERN GUNWHALE RISES TO WITHIN 4-5MTRS OF SURFACE, WITH PROPSHAFT AT 20MTRS. BROKEN AMIDSHIPS. LOCATION DIAGRAM. (DIVE SCOTLAND, PUBLISHED 1992).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY J READHEAD & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G.T. READHEAD & CO. PASSAGE FROM NARVIK FOR IMMINGHAM & METHIL. WRECKED ON FOREWICK HOLM, SHETLAND IS. (DODS). GROUNDING CAUSED BY MASTER APPARENTLY MISTAKING THE NEAP OF NORBY FOR FITFUL HEAD. ALL 35 CREW RESCUED BY LIFEBOAT. (SHIPWRECKS OF ORKNEY, SHETLAND AND PENTLAND FIRTH). BUILT IN 1927, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AND 3 BOILERS. STEEL HULL. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HIGHCLIFFE wreck located?

The HIGHCLIFFE wreck is located at coordinates 60 19.1 N,1 39.696 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HIGHCLIFFE?

The seabed around the HIGHCLIFFE lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the HIGHCLIFFE sink?

The HIGHCLIFFE sank on Feb 6, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HIGHCLIFFE discovered?

The wreck of the HIGHCLIFFE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HIGHCLIFFE belong to?

The HIGHCLIFFE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HIGHCLIFFE carrying?

The HIGHCLIFFE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the HIGHCLIFFE?

The HIGHCLIFFE had a tonnage of 3847 tons.

What type of wreck is the HIGHCLIFFE?

The HIGHCLIFFE is classified as a steam ship.

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