Highcliffe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Highcliffe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 6.002 N,5 53.589 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.100033
  • Longitude: -5.893150
Wreck Depth 82.78 m
Water Depth 91 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIGHCLIFFE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 140.2 m
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 11.6
Shadow Height 8.3
Orientation 45
Tonnage 3238
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 2018

Surveying Details

8.9.18 MILFORD HAVEN HP REPORT. (M014192). 14.9.18 POSN BETWEEN TUSKAR & SMALLS. (M43070, BOT WR 8/202). INS ON CHARTS IN 520600N, 055400W PA. AUBD 319/167 2.3.45 PA 520630N, 055330W. SONAR CONTACT. L 300FT, H 36FT. (EG 5). 24.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 40FMS. NE 1410. H3140/69 16.5.77 LOCATED 23.3.77 IN 520557.9N, 055330.7W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 84MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 93MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HEIGHT 8MTRS ORIENTATION 040/220DEG. LENGTH 140MTRS (HMS FAWN, HI 44/75). AMEND WK 84MTRS. BR STD. H4467/81 11.4.83 LOCATED 14.7.82, NOT EXAM'D. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70). [WGD] POSN: 5206.017N, 0553.567W. SEP2018/000274610 13.11.18 EXAM'D 4.6.18 IN 5206.0022N, 0553.5886W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 82.78MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 91MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 11.6MTRS, HEIGHT 8.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225 DEGS. WRECK IS ALMOST INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED AT BOW END. (RV KEARY, INFOMAR, H102). AMEND NDW 82TRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY J READHEAD & SONS LTD, SOUTH SHILDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLIFF SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 299 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM GLASGOW. TORPEDOED BY UB-87. ONE MAN LOST. (SII).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 6.002 N,5 53.589 W
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FAQ

Where is the HIGHCLIFFE wreck located?

The HIGHCLIFFE wreck is located at coordinates 52 6.002 N,5 53.589 W.

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

The HIGHCLIFFE lies at a depth of about 82.78 meters and is located at coordinates 52 6.002 N,5 53.589 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HIGHCLIFFE?

The seabed around the HIGHCLIFFE lies at approximately 91 meters deep.

When did the HIGHCLIFFE sink?

The HIGHCLIFFE sank on Sep 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HIGHCLIFFE discovered?

The wreck of the HIGHCLIFFE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HIGHCLIFFE belong to?

The HIGHCLIFFE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HIGHCLIFFE carrying?

The HIGHCLIFFE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HIGHCLIFFE?

The HIGHCLIFFE had a tonnage of 3238 tons.

What type of wreck is the HIGHCLIFFE?

The HIGHCLIFFE is classified as a steam ship.

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