Longhirst Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Longhirst Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 13.034 N,1 35.895 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.217233
  • Longitude: 1.598250
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LONGHIRST
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 86.9 m
Width 11 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2048
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 2, 1901
Original Detection Year 1901
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2018

Surveying Details

11.12.70 SANK IN A POSN GIVEN AS BEING NEAR THE EAST GOODWIN LIGHT SHIP. NCA. POSN 511300N, 013600E FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/610/01 7.4.94 NOT LOCATED DURING DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER SEARCH. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 610). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2015/000235800 18.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, NOTHING FOUND IN M/B SURVEY. (CEFAS DS37 GOODWIN SANDS 2014). NFA. SEP 2018/000061842 19.7.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2017-2018. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN STEAMSHIP 'SETUBAL' ON VOYAGE TYNE TO BARCELONA.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 13.034 N,1 35.895 E
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FAQ

Where is the LONGHIRST wreck located?

The LONGHIRST wreck is located at coordinates 51 13.034 N,1 35.895 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LONGHIRST?

The seabed around the LONGHIRST lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the LONGHIRST sink?

The LONGHIRST sank on Jun 2, 1901.

When was the wreck of the LONGHIRST discovered?

The wreck of the LONGHIRST was discovered in 1901.

What country did the LONGHIRST belong to?

The LONGHIRST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LONGHIRST carrying?

The LONGHIRST was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LONGHIRST?

The LONGHIRST had a tonnage of 2048 tons.

What type of wreck is the LONGHIRST?

The LONGHIRST is classified as a merchant vessel.

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