Houghton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Houghton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 17.773 N,0 15.676 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.296217
  • Longitude: -0.261267
Wreck Depth 38.35 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOUGHTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 61.6
Sonar Width 14.1
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 338
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1886
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1310/82/20 23.7.82 DEFINITE WK LOCATED IN 541745N, 001504W. POSN BY DECCA. (K T HERRON). INS AS USC 30MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 3.3.93 WK LOCATED IN 541745N, 001543W. POSN BY RADAR. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). NCA YET. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 EXAM'D 6.7.97 IN 541745.7N, 001540.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. FAIRLY INTACT WK LYING FULLY PROUD OF THE SEABED WITH DEBRIS LESS THAN 10MTRS TO THE SE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). PROBABLY UPRIGHT. BR STD. HH100/351/21 4.6.04 DIVED IN THE 1980S AND AN ENGINE MAKER'S PLATE WAS RECOVERED INSCRIBED 'N.E.M.E. SUNDERLAND' AND DATED 1870. THIS HAS NOW BEEN MATCHED TO THE 'HOUGHTON'. HAS A DOMED TYPE SINGLE BOILER AND AN EARLY COMPOUND ENGINE WHICH IS STILL IN POSITION AND UPRIGHT. PROP SHAFT IS VERY BENT, PROBABLY DUE TO TRAWL DAMAGE. AN OLD, DECAYED WRECK. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 09.06.16 EXAM'D 20.02.16 IN 5417.773N, 0015.676W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.35RS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. LENGTH 61.6MTRS, WIDTH 14.1MTRS, HEIGHT 7.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 338/158. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, PARTIALLY INTACT, ONLY CENTRE RETAINS STRUCTURE, DEBRIS FIELD SURROUNDING. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND TO NDW 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 25, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1870. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H T BIDDICK HALL, DURHAM. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR DIEPPE. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS J M STRACHAN. (SIBI).

General Comments

Partially intact.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 17.773 N,0 15.676 W
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FAQ

Where is the HOUGHTON wreck located?

The HOUGHTON wreck is located at coordinates 54 17.773 N,0 15.676 W.

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

The HOUGHTON lies at a depth of about 38.35 meters and is located at coordinates 54 17.773 N,0 15.676 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOUGHTON?

The seabed around the HOUGHTON lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the HOUGHTON sink?

The HOUGHTON sank on Aug 18, 1886.

When was the wreck of the HOUGHTON discovered?

The wreck of the HOUGHTON was discovered in 1986.

What country did the HOUGHTON belong to?

The HOUGHTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HOUGHTON carrying?

The HOUGHTON was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the HOUGHTON?

The HOUGHTON is classified as a steam ship.

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