Neotsfield Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Neotsfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 31.633 N,5 23.256 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.527217
- Longitude: -5.387600
|
| Wreck Depth |
31 m
|
| Water Depth |
44 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
NEOTSFIELD |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
103.6 m |
| Width |
14.3 m |
| Draught |
8.2 |
| Sonar Length |
104 |
| Sonar Width |
16.8 |
| Shadow Height |
13 |
| Orientation |
50 |
| Tonnage |
3821 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal,coke
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 14, 1918
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,001.4, |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2013 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 29, 2013 |
Surveying Details
14.9.18 POSN 543100N, 052500W. (C-IN-C KINGSTOWN). 15.9.18 POSN 1.5M S SKULLMARTIN LTV. SANK IN 15MINS. (MASTER VIA SIO BELFAST). 17.9.18 POSN 2M SE BY S FROM SKULLMARTIN. SANK IN 15 MINS. (AP REPORT, COMMODORE LARNE). 20.9.18 POSN 2.5M S OF SKULLMARTIN LT VESSEL. SANK AT ONCE. (BOT, WR 8/232). POSN 1.5M S SKULMARTIN LTV. (BMVS). H6391/19 26.3.20 POSN FROM ABOVE ACCEPTED AS 543100N, 052400W APPROX. INS AS WK (OLD SYMBOL). - NM 674/20. 7.4.24 AMEND TO DW PA. NC 45. H4231/62 16.6.65 DW PA IN 543100N, 052400W DOES NOT EXIST. (HMS DALRYMPLE, K4528/1). DELETE. BR STD. H4321/62 13.4.66 EXAM'D 24.5.65 IN 543137N, 052311W. SWEPT CLEAR 72FT, NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 105FT IN GEN DEPTH 155FT. NO SCOUR. (HMS DALRYMPLE, K4817/1). INS AS NDW. - NMS 740 & 741/66. H3671/72 21.2.73 LOCATED IN 543138N, 052312W [OSI] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. SEABED SAND. (HMS FAWN, H525). BR STD. H444/67 8.9.80 DIVED JULY 1980. WK INTACT AND UPRIGHT. DEPTH AT TOP OF BRIDGE, WHICH IS NOW AN OPEN FRAMEWORK, 32MTRS. (R V BARR 21.8.80). 16.11.04 GUN IN PLACE ON STERN. PORT SIDE BROKEN BY TORPEDO DAMAGE. (DIVER MAGAZINE NOV'04). [WGD] POSN: 5431.646N, 0523.272W. SEP 2013/000048455 4.3.12 LOCATED IN 5431.634N, 0523.254W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH 32MTRS. STANDS APPROX 12MTRS HIGH. (EMU, HN DTD 26.2.13 FOR HI 1377). RETAIN WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN PENDING SURVEY DATA. 23.9.13 EXAM'D 7.6.13 IN 5431.633N, 0523.256W [WGD] . LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.86 IN GEN DEPTH 44.3MTRS. SCOUR 1.4MTRS DEEP EXTNEDS 60MTRS TOWARDS 055 DEGS. LENGTH 104MTR, WIDTH 16.8MTRS, HT 13MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (FUGRO OSEA, HI 1377). UPRIGHT, PROBABLY BROKEN AFT OF MIDSHIPS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1377). RETAIN WK 32MTRS. 29.10.13 LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.63MTRS. (BDC EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA). AMEND WK 31MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
EX-ADA. BUILT IN 1906 BY FURNESS, WITHY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NEOTSFIELD SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 317HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RICHARDSONS, WESTGARTH & CO LTD, HARTLEPOOL. TORPEDOED OFF SKULMARTIN LT HO BY UB-64 SANK IN 15MINS. NO LOSS OF LIFE. (SII).
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54 31.633 N,5 23.256 W
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FAQ
Where is the NEOTSFIELD wreck located?
The NEOTSFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 54 31.633 N,5 23.256 W.
How deep is the NEOTSFIELD and where exactly is it located?
The NEOTSFIELD lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 54 31.633 N,5 23.256 W.
How deep is the seabed around the NEOTSFIELD?
The seabed around the NEOTSFIELD lies at approximately 44 meters deep.
When did the NEOTSFIELD sink?
The NEOTSFIELD sank on Sep 14, 1918.
When was the wreck of the NEOTSFIELD discovered?
The wreck of the NEOTSFIELD was discovered in 1918.
What country did the NEOTSFIELD belong to?
The NEOTSFIELD belonged to GB.
What cargo was the NEOTSFIELD carrying?
The NEOTSFIELD was carrying coal,coke.
What was the tonnage of the NEOTSFIELD?
The NEOTSFIELD had a tonnage of 3821 tons.
What type of wreck is the NEOTSFIELD?
The NEOTSFIELD is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, ?BROKEN AFT OF MIDSHIPS, BOWS NE