Hugh Taylor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hugh taylor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 55.988 N,0 17.524 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.933133
  • Longitude: 0.292067
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HUGH TAYLOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.3 m
Width 8.9 m
Draught 5.3
Sonar Length 66.8
Sonar Width 13.2
Shadow Height 10.1
Orientation 50
Tonnage 978
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1896
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 008.0,,,150.0
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2017

Surveying Details

H5087/77 18.3.80 EXAM'D 7.12.79 IN 535558N, 001739E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.5 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. DCS3 HT 3MTRS, LENGTH 55MTRS. LYING, PARTIALLY COVERED, 060/240DEG. ON SAND RIPPLES OVERLYING GRAVEL. (HMS EGERIA, HI 64/79). BR STD. 1.6.09 WRECK POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS HUGH TAYLOR, BELL RECOVERED BY BILLY WOOLFORD IN 2008. POSN 5355.967N, 0017.535E [WGD]. (C RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 29.5.09) NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 11.10.16 EXAM'D 21.3.16; IN 5355.988N, 0017.524E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 36.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS, LENGTH 66.8MTRS, WIDTH 13.2MTRS, HEIGHT 10.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 050/240 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 8MTRS, TOWARD 150DEGS. WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL BUT HAS BROKEN UP AND IS PARTIALLY BURIED WITH STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND NDW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. UK NM 46/5833/16.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1868 BY CHARLES MITCHELL & CO. LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ADAM BROTHERS (J C STRAKER). ONE BOILER, COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINE OF 110 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY R & W HAWTHORN LTD, NEWCASTLE. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE FOR CETTE, FRANCE. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS CRANE IN FOG OFF FLAMBOROUGH. ALL 20 CREW RESCUED. (C RACEY).

General Comments

PARTIALLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 55.988 N,0 17.524 E
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FAQ

Where is the HUGH TAYLOR wreck located?

The HUGH TAYLOR wreck is located at coordinates 53 55.988 N,0 17.524 E.

How deep is the HUGH TAYLOR and where exactly is it located?

The HUGH TAYLOR lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 53 55.988 N,0 17.524 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HUGH TAYLOR?

The seabed around the HUGH TAYLOR lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the HUGH TAYLOR sink?

The HUGH TAYLOR sank on Feb 14, 1896.

When was the wreck of the HUGH TAYLOR discovered?

The wreck of the HUGH TAYLOR was discovered in 1947.

What country did the HUGH TAYLOR belong to?

The HUGH TAYLOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HUGH TAYLOR carrying?

The HUGH TAYLOR was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HUGH TAYLOR?

The HUGH TAYLOR had a tonnage of 978 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUGH TAYLOR?

The HUGH TAYLOR is classified as a steam ship.

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