Highgate (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Highgate (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.594 N,4 56.282 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.476567
  • Longitude: -4.938033
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.1 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 125
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 60
Tonnage 1395
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1890
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1890
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2001

Surveying Details

SANK ABOUT 10M NW OF LUNDY. (LLOYDS). 27.7.48 NDW SHOWN IN 512836N, 045610W ON SURVEY [E8262/2]. 6.10.72 NOW SHOWN AS WK USC 11FMS [20MTRS]. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 1179. H3804/72 20.3.78 LOCATED 13.9.77 IN 512833.9N, 045612.8W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. LENGTH 120MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. APPARENTLY INTACT WITH SOME DEBRIS OFF THE SW END. AMONG ROCKY OUTCROPS. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/77). AMEND TO WK 38MTRS IN NEW POSN. BR STD. H5001/72 24.11.80 WK EXAM'D 15/16.6.77 IN 512833N, 045611W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.7 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. APPROX LENGTH 125MTRS. APPARENTLY LYING WITH A ROCKY OUTCROP. (HMS WOODLARK HI 63B/78). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1882 BY T TURNBULL & SONS OF WHITBY. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND ENGINE OF 130 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY T RICHARDSON & SON, HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE MOSTYN FOR CARDIFF. RAN DOWN AND SUNK BY SV SOVEREIGN [12281]. BOTH VESSELS SANK. 6 LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.594 N,4 56.282 W.

How deep is the HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.594 N,4 56.282 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 19, 1890.

When was the wreck of the HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1890.

What country did the HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY)?

The HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1395 tons.

What type of wreck is the HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY)?

The HIGHGATE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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