Hms Newbridge (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms newbridge (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.887 N,3 44.049 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.181450
  • Longitude: -3.734150
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS NEWBRIDGE (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 38.3 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 93
Tonnage 228
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 9.5.74 9.5.74 WK IN 501024N, 034824W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS USC PA 28MTRS. NE 1613. H1936/80 29.9.81 H1936/80 29.9.81 SMALL INTACT WK EXAM'D 26.2.81 IN 501051N, 034400W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. ABOUT 45MTRS LONG, LYING E/W. GIVES FAIR SONAR RESPONSE FROM ALL DIRNS EXCEPT E, WHICH WAS VERY POOR. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 5/81). AMEND TO WK 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/84/45 10.12.84 H1310/84/45 CONFIRMED AS WK OF AN ARMED TRAWLER IN 501057N, 034356W [OGB] USING DECCA. LIES UPRIGHT, STANDING 7MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. (A HILLGROVE, 10.12.84). NCA. HH100/351/01 24.8.89 HH100/351/01 24.8.89 MUST BE WW1 LOSS - IS ARMED WITH A 7.5INCH ANTI-SUBMARINE HOWITZER AND WITH A 6 PDR GUN ON BOW. LIES WITH 40DEG LIST TO PORT AND WITH NO APPARENT WAR DAMAGE. CHARTED DEPTH CORRECT. (A HILLGROVE, 19.7.89). NCA. HH091/059/01 3.5.05 HH091/059/01 3.5.05 EXAM'D 18.7.04 IN 5010.887N, 0344.049W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.1 IN GEN DEPTH 55.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 5.2MTRS. LIES 093/273 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. FISHING GEAR ON WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 50MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY J DUTHIE, SONS & CO LTD, ABERDEEN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 54NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. ORIGINALLY REGISTERED AT FLEETWOOD AND OWNED BY TETTERHALL STEAM FISHING CO. HIRED AS A PATROL SWEEPER IN 1915.. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION OFF PRAWLE POINT. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

LIES WITH 40DEG LIST TO PORT, FISHING GEAR ON WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 10.887 N,3 44.049 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS NEWBRIDGE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS NEWBRIDGE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.887 N,3 44.049 W.

How deep is the HMS NEWBRIDGE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS NEWBRIDGE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 50 10.887 N,3 44.049 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS NEWBRIDGE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS NEWBRIDGE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the HMS NEWBRIDGE (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS NEWBRIDGE (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS NEWBRIDGE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS NEWBRIDGE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS NEWBRIDGE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS NEWBRIDGE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS NEWBRIDGE (PROBABLY)?

The HMS NEWBRIDGE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 228 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS NEWBRIDGE (PROBABLY)?

The HMS NEWBRIDGE (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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