Neches (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Neches (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.109 N,3 39.125 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.185150
  • Longitude: -3.652083
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NECHES (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 121.2 m
Width 16.6 m
Draught 7.4
Sonar Length 122
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 9.3
Orientation 164
Tonnage 5426
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1918
Bottom Texture Shells
Scour Dimensions 0105.0,,000.5,045
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 1, 2004

Surveying Details

H2502/51 2.3.60 H2502/51 2.3.60 WK IN 501104N, 033858W. LEAST DEPTH OVER 26FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 33FT. CONTACTED BY A/S. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950, SURVEY [E8881]). CHART AS WK 26FMS [48MTRS]. BR STD. H1309/79 16.10.80 H1309/79 16.10.80 DIVED ON. ONLY BROKEN UP WRECKAGE SEEN IN POOR VISIBILITY. LEAST DEPTH ON E/S 48MTRS [REDUCED]. (A HILLGROVE, 30.9.80). NCA. H2015/81 6.10.81 H2015/81 6.10.81 LOCATED BUT NOT INVESTIGATED. (HMS HERALD, HI 45). NCA. H5982/82 10.2.83 H5982/82 10.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 501058N, 033859W [OGB],USING DECCA, ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)3 [1982 EDN]. NCA. H2061/82 12.9.83 H2061/82 12.9.83 EXAM'D 25.4.83 IN 501104N, 033902W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER RANGES [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. NO SCOUR. GOOD SONAR CONTACT, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). AMEND TO WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD 24.11.04 24.11.04 DIVER REPORT STATES THIS WK HAS LARGE ENGINE BLOCK STANDING 10FT HIGH WITH 4 BOILERS JUST FORWARD OF THE ENGINE; SINGLE PROP WITH 7FT BLADES. CERAMIC LIGHT SURROUND WITH

Circumstances of loss

22.7.18 BUILT IN 1914 BY THE NEWPORT NEWS SB & DD CO, NEWPORT NEWS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MALLORY SS CO. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 518NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK FOLLWING COLLISION WITH SMALL, UNIDENTIFIED VESSEL. WAS FOND WITH MAST PROJECTING ABOVE THE SURFACE 1.5 MILES S OF START POINT N 22.7.18. WAS PROBABLY DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES AFTER THE WAR. (SIBI).

General Comments

GE USA

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 11.109 N,3 39.125 W
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FAQ

Where is the NECHES (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The NECHES (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.109 N,3 39.125 W.

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

The NECHES (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.109 N,3 39.125 W.

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

The seabed around the NECHES (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the NECHES (PROBABLY) sink?

The NECHES (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 24, 1918.

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

The wreck of the NECHES (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the NECHES (PROBABLY) belong to?

The NECHES (PROBABLY) belonged to US.

What cargo was the NECHES (PROBABLY) carrying?

The NECHES (PROBABLY) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the NECHES (PROBABLY)?

The NECHES (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5426 tons.

What type of wreck is the NECHES (PROBABLY)?

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

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