Murdoch (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Murdoch (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 40.163 N,1 46.416 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.669383
  • Longitude: 1.773600
Wreck Depth 11.42 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MURDOCH (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 94.9 m
Width 13.5 m
Draught 5.9
Sonar Length 53.2
Sonar Width 20.2
Shadow Height 10.94
Orientation 156
Tonnage 2717
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 26, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 223.1,006.2,003.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H02494/41 15.9.41 AGROUND, HDG 057DEGS, ON EVEN KEEL. TWO MASTS AND TOP OF BRIDGE STRUCTURE SHOW ABOVE LW. [FOREMAST 23FT, MAINMAST 14FT, BRIDGE 5FT] IN 524000N, 014621E. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 24.8.41). INS ST IN 524000N, 014621E. - NM 2055/41. H3478/45 27.8.45 AMEND TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM BLOCK. H02494/41 3.2.47 AMEND TO WK 1FM 4FT. (HMS SCOTT). - NM 161/47. 1.7.50 FOLLOWING DISPERSAL SWEPT BY WIRE. CLEAR AT 42, FOUL AT 43FT. GEN DEPTH 45-58FT. SHOALS, WITH DEPTHS 26-32FT LIE 1C TO SE. POSN 524001N, 014617E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 15.6.50). AMENDED TO WK 7FMS. - NM 1275/50. H1333/60 10.5.60 LEAST E/S DEPTH 44FT. (ECES, 1959). H2358/65 2.9.65 SEARCHED FOR USING SONAR AND E/S. NOT FOUND. (SURVEY [K4594]). AMENDED TO FOUL. - NM 1614/65. H1927/69 10.1.69 NOT FOUND USING SONAR AND E/S. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS FOUL. AREA IS VERY UNEVEN WITH GEN DEPTH 44FT. (HMS ECHO, HI 40B/68). NCA. 16.12.70 SEARCHED FOR USING SONAR. NOT FOUND. (HMS ECHO, HI 7A/70). H1927/69 21.5.73 SLIGHT CONTACT OBTAINED USING SONAR BUT THIS PROBABLY THE BUOY MOORINGS. (ISS, R-OF-S DTD 12.9.72). DELETED. BR STD. H4852/74 18.12.74 SEARCHED FOR USING TRANSIT SONAR. NOT FOUND. (ISS, HI 11/74). H1960/79 30.3.81 NOT FOUND. (HMS EGERIA, HI 62B/80). HH090/487/01 27.6.90 EXAM'D 21.4.90 IN 524007.8N, 014631.7E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [7 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.0 IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.5MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. LIES 175/355DEGS ON FEATURELESS SANDY BOTTOM. A SIZEABLE MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION WAS OBSERVED IN THE VICINITY. (NP 1016, HI 487). INS AS WK 8MTRS. BR STD. HH090/569/01 13.7.93 LOCATED 24.4.93 DURING ROUTINE SONAR SEARCH. NO DISCERNIBLE HEIGHT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.7 IN GEN DEPTH 11.5MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NOT EXAM'D. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 569). HH090/686/01 22.3.96 EXAM'D 29.2.96 IN 524008.5N, 014631.6E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 8.5, FOUL 8.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.0 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 160/340DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SOLID SONAR CONTACT. (NP 1016, HI 686). BR STD. HH090/844/01 13.4.99 EXAM'D 12.3.99 IN 5240.162N, 0146.423E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 9.2, FOUL 9.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LIES 135/315DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTIALLY BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 844). AMEND TO SW 9MTRS. BR STD. HH091/110/01 16.8.05 EXAM'D 27.4.05 IN 5240.156N, 0146.418E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 11.2MTRS, FOUL 11.5MTRS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.97 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. SCOUR 2.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 150 MTRS TOWARDS 355 DEGS AND 200MTRS TOWARDS 175 DEGS. LENGTH 78MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 7.9MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT. (NP 1016, HI 1110). AMEND WK 10.9MTRS. BR STD. HH091/259/01 23.10.08 LOCATED, NOT EXAM'D. (NETSURVEY, HI 1259). NCA. SEP 2017/000186964 25.4.18 EXAM'D 8.7.17; LOCATED IN 5240.163N, 0146.416E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. LENGTH 53.2MTRS, WIDTH 20.2MTRS, HEIGHT 10.94MTRS, ORIENTATION 156/336 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 223.1MTRS DEPTH 6.23MTRS TOWARDS 003DEGS. WK GENERALLY RETAINS FOOTPRINT, HULL HAS COLLAPSED, EXPOSING DECAYED INTERNAL STRUCTURE- IRREGULAR, ANGULAR REGTANGULAR AND CYLINDRICAL FEATURES. [EGS, HI 1545]. AMEND DW 11.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2024000276816 01.11.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024, NOW BURIED. (TRINITY HOUSE SURVEY, DTD 28.07.2024). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 11, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GASLIGHT & COKE CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 242 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY NE MARING ENGINE CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. STRUCK A SUNKEN WK, CONTINUED ON PASSAGE WITH A SEVERE LEAK AND SANK INSIDE THE N SCROBY SAND.

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FAQ

Where is the MURDOCH (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MURDOCH (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 40.163 N,1 46.416 E.

How deep is the MURDOCH (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MURDOCH (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 11.42 meters and is located at coordinates 52 40.163 N,1 46.416 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MURDOCH (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MURDOCH (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the MURDOCH (PROBABLY) sink?

The MURDOCH (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 26, 1941.

When was the wreck of the MURDOCH (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MURDOCH (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the MURDOCH (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MURDOCH (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MURDOCH (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MURDOCH (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MURDOCH (PROBABLY)?

The MURDOCH (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2717 tons.

What type of wreck is the MURDOCH (PROBABLY)?

The MURDOCH (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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