Middlesborough Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Middlesborough Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 8.413 N,0 4.704 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.140217
  • Longitude: -0.078400
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MIDDLESBOROUGH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.3
Shadow Height 4
Tonnage 989
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 21, 1987

Surveying Details

H0146/39 27.12.39 H0146/39 27.12.39 POSN 540700N, 000500W, APPROX. (FO HUMBER & TH). H2534/74 16.1.80 H2534/74 16.1.80 WK IN 540828N, 000342W. POSN BY DECCA. NAMED AS 'MIDDLESBOROUGH'. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS - VOL1). H1310/84 3.7.86 H1310/84 3.7.86 REPD IN 540818N, 000340W. POSN BY DECCA. (MR DODGSON, 28.11.84). H1310/86/34 16.12.86 H1310/86/34 16.12.86 LOCATED AND IDENTIFIED BY MAKERS PLATE IN 540824N, 000436W. LYING ON PORT SIDE AND BROKEN-UP. DOUBLE BOTTOMS STAND 4MTRS HIGH. LEAST DEPTH 28 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS (MHWS). (G WADSWORTH, 13.11.86). TIDAL REDUCTION 6MTRS. INS AS 22MTRS. BR STD. HH090/730/01 18.12.97 HH090/730/01 18.12.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT AND SANK.

General Comments

ON PORT SIDE AND BROKEN UP, HT BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the MIDDLESBOROUGH wreck located?

The MIDDLESBOROUGH wreck is located at coordinates 54 8.413 N,0 4.704 W.

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

The MIDDLESBOROUGH lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 54 8.413 N,0 4.704 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MIDDLESBOROUGH?

The seabed around the MIDDLESBOROUGH lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the MIDDLESBOROUGH sink?

The MIDDLESBOROUGH sank on Dec 9, 1939.

When was the wreck of the MIDDLESBOROUGH discovered?

The wreck of the MIDDLESBOROUGH was discovered in 1939.

What country did the MIDDLESBOROUGH belong to?

The MIDDLESBOROUGH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MIDDLESBOROUGH?

The MIDDLESBOROUGH had a tonnage of 989 tons.

What type of wreck is the MIDDLESBOROUGH?

The MIDDLESBOROUGH is classified as a steam ship.

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