Highgate Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Highgate Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 26.337 N,0 26.581 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.438950
- Longitude: -0.443017
|
| Wreck Depth |
39.92 m
|
| Water Depth |
46 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HIGHGATE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
81.7 m |
| Width |
11.6 m |
| Draught |
5.5 |
| Sonar Length |
79.2 |
| Sonar Width |
11.6 |
| Shadow Height |
7.01 |
| Orientation |
35 |
| Tonnage |
1780 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 7, 1917
|
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
May 25, 2017 |
Surveying Details
1917 � REPD SUNK 2.5 MILES EAST FROM SOUTH CHEEK OF ROBIN HOOD BAY. H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDWPA (1918) IN 542430N, 002615W. BR STD. H4593/59 10.11.59 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1200. 28.8.73 AMEND TO USCPA 20MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETED. H1310/86/7 18.2.86 LOCATED IN 542620N, 002629W. IDENTIFIED FROM CROCKERY, BEAM MEASUREMENT. ENGINE DETAILS AND DATE ON WHEEL PEDESTAL. LIES ON EVEN KEEL- BRIDGE TO STERN COMPLETE. GUN ON STERN. BOW AND 2 FORWARD HOLDS ON SEABED. LEAST DEPTH (MHWS) 42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. (G WADSWORTH, 26.1.86). INS AS WK 36MTRS. BR STD. H1310/86/34 16.12.86 BELL RECOVERED IN AUG 1986, CONFIRMING IDENTIFICATION. (G. WADSWORTH, 13.11.86). H6331/87 25.1.89 EXAM'D 13.8.88 IN 542620N, 002629W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37.2, FOUL AT 37.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.0 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.0MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEG IN ONE PIECE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO SW 37MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/06 13.4.93 [WGD] 542222.5N, 002628.3W. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). HH100/351/09 6.6.95 BRIDGE TO STERN COMPLETE, BOW AND TWO FWD HOLDS ON SEA BED. LOT OF LARGE BRASS SHELLS ON POOP. STEAM TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES. TWO BOILERS, SIX PLAIN FURNACES. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). SEP 2017/000002822 25.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5426.337N, 0026.51W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.92MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS, LENGTH 79.2MTRS, WIDTH 11.6MTRS, HEIGHT 7.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 035/215 DEGS. WRECK SITS UPRIGHT ON A FLAT SEABED. WRECK HAS DECAYED WITH THE AFT HOLDS OPENED AT THE TOP AND THE FORWARD HALF OF THE SHIP HAVING COLLAPSED TO THE SEABED. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. WAS ON PASSAGE TYNE TO LONDON.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 26.337 N,0 26.581 W
Highgate on Wreck Map
Highgate Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HIGHGATE wreck located?
The HIGHGATE wreck is located at coordinates 54 26.337 N,0 26.581 W.
How deep is the HIGHGATE and where exactly is it located?
The HIGHGATE lies at a depth of about 39.92 meters and is located at coordinates 54 26.337 N,0 26.581 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HIGHGATE?
The seabed around the HIGHGATE lies at approximately 46 meters deep.
When did the HIGHGATE sink?
The HIGHGATE sank on Dec 7, 1917.
When was the wreck of the HIGHGATE discovered?
The wreck of the HIGHGATE was discovered in 1917.
What country did the HIGHGATE belong to?
The HIGHGATE belonged to GB.
What cargo was the HIGHGATE carrying?
The HIGHGATE was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the HIGHGATE?
The HIGHGATE had a tonnage of 1780 tons.
What type of wreck is the HIGHGATE?
The HIGHGATE is classified as a steam ship.