Lifeguard (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lifeguard (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 52.466 N,0 18.079 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.874433
  • Longitude: 0.301317
Wreck Depth 35.91 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIFEGUARD (POSSIBLY)
Type auxiliary ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 50.5
Sonar Width 9.6
Shadow Height 4.4
Orientation 340
Tonnage 491
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1862
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01624/44 14.6.44 WK LOCATED IN 535300N, 001618E. HAS AT LEAST 51FT OF WATER OVER IT. (CAPT M/S HUMBER, 14.4.44). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 10.4.72 AMEND TO WK 15.5MTRS. NC 121. 9.5.74 AMEND TO WK 14.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 121. H5084/77 20.3.80 EXAM'D 27.11.79 & 6.12.79 IN 535226N, 001811E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.9 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT NOT OBTAINED. LENGTH 60MTRS. LIES 350/170 DEG. (HMS EGERIA, HI 64/79). AMEND TO WK 35MTRS. BR STD. 3.9.07 LOCATED AND DIVED BY OTHERS IN 5352.493N, 0018.065E [WGD]. PROBABLE WW1 LOST, AS LEAD INGOTS FROM A FOUNDRY WHICH CLOSED IN 1922 FOUND. TO BE DIVED AGAIN SOON AND FULLER REPORT TO FOLLOW. (K HEATH, TELECON 3.9.07). NCA YET. 3.6.08 GOLD COIN FOUND DATED 1861, LIKELY TO BE THE WK OF THE 'LIFEGUARD', SEE ALSO [5825]. SALVAGE OPERATIONS KNOWN TO BE IN PROGESS AT PRESENT, A GERMAN COMPANY IS INVOLVED & IS UTILISING A DANISH BARGE. (K HEATH, TELECON 3.6.08). C IN C REQUESTED. NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 10.10.2016 EXAM'D 22.3.16; IN 5352.466N, 0018.079E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.91MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS, LENGTH 50.5MTRS, WIDTH 9.6MTRS, HEIGHT 4.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 340/160 DEGS. WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL UPRIGHT AND MOSTLY INTACT, BOW PARTLY BURIED. INDICATION OF SEDIMENT BUILD UP ON STARBOARD SIDE BUT NO SCOURING WITH STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND NDW 35MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1857 IN NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAING & CO. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR LONDON. FOUNDERED IN DREADFUL WEATHER, CAUSE UNKNOWN. 21 CREW AND 32 PASSENGERS LOST. SOME ITEMS WASHED ASHORE. HAD BEEN OBSERVED TO LEAVE THE TYNE DDEPLY LADEN AND VERY MUCH DOWN BY THE STERN, WITH NOT MORE THAN 12 INCHES OF FREEBOARD. PROBABLY POOPED AND FIRES EXTINGUISHED. (SIBI & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the LIFEGUARD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LIFEGUARD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 52.466 N,0 18.079 E.

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

The LIFEGUARD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 35.91 meters and is located at coordinates 53 52.466 N,0 18.079 E.

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

The seabed around the LIFEGUARD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the LIFEGUARD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LIFEGUARD (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 20, 1862.

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

The wreck of the LIFEGUARD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the LIFEGUARD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LIFEGUARD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LIFEGUARD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LIFEGUARD (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the LIFEGUARD (POSSIBLY)?

The LIFEGUARD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 491 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIFEGUARD (POSSIBLY)?

The LIFEGUARD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a auxiliary ship.

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