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
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.
Last Amended Date May 25, 2017

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
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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.

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