Ightham (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Ightham (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 33.122 N,0 27.819 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.552033
- Longitude: 0.463650
|
| Wreck Depth |
11.9 m
|
| Water Depth |
14 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
BRI |
| Length |
72.5 m |
| Width |
11 m |
| Draught |
4.3 |
| Sonar Length |
19 |
| Sonar Width |
16 |
| Shadow Height |
2.5 |
| Orientation |
85 |
| Tonnage |
1337 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 7, 1942
|
| Scour Dimensions |
012.0,000.0,000.3,180 |
| Debris Field |
NIL |
| Original Detection Year |
1942 |
| Last Detection Year |
2014 |
| Original Source |
published World War 2 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 11, 2014 |
Surveying Details
SANK IN 553300N, 002600E, APPROX. (WW2SL). H03404/42 14.11.42 MINED. WK LOCATED IN 533318N, 002730E. (FO HUMBER, 8.10.42). INS AS DW WITH G CAN, GPFL(2) G 10S, CLOSE N. - NM 2494/42. H03404/42 6.1.50 EXAM'D AFTER DISPERSAL. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 41, FOUL AT 43FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 48FT. SCOUR DEPTH 54FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1949). AMEND TO WK 7.25MTRS. - NM 2115/50. H03404/42 30.10.50 SWEPT CLEAR AT 43, FOUL AT 44FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48 IN GEN DEPTH 50FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1950). H595/58 2.6.58 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 2FT. NC 107. 8.8.63 AMEND WK 7FMS 1FT. NES 107, 1190. 23.6.75 AMEND TO SW 12.4MTRS. NC 107. HH090/593/01 6.1.94 EXAM'D 4.7.93 IN 533306.2N, 002755.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.2, FOUL AT 12.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.3 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. NO SCOUR. SMALL BURIED WK. LYING 085/265 DEG. DCS3 HT 2.3MTRS, LENGTH 15MTRS, BREADTH 5MTRS. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). - NM 477/94. SEP 2013/000180690 11.7.14 EXAM'D 28.12.13 IN 5333.122N, 0027.819E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.97 IN GEN DEPTH 14.0MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTR DEEP EXTENDS 12MTRS TOWARDS 180 DEGS. LENGTH 19MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL, PARTIALLY INTACT WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). AMEND WK 11.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
EX-NEVILE '33, EX-WHARFDALE, EX-ABEVILLE, EX-EDWIN HUNTER. BUILT IN 1914 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HULL GATES SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 176HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE LONDON & SOUTHEND FOR SUNDERLAND. IN BALLAST. MINED. NO LIVES LOST.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 33.122 N,0 27.819 E
Ightham (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Ightham (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.122 N,0 27.819 E.
How deep is the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 11.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.122 N,0 27.819 E.
How deep is the seabed around the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.
When did the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) sink?
The IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 7, 1942.
When was the wreck of the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.
What country did the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) belonged to BRI.
What cargo was the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY)?
The IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1337 tons.
What type of wreck is the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY)?
The IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
SMALL BURIED WK