North Sea (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
North sea (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.565 N,3 45.113 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.176083
  • Longitude: -3.751883
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORTH SEA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82 m
Width 12.4 m
Draught 5.9
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 128
Tonnage 1711
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 3, 2005

Surveying Details

H8203/19 H8203/19 REPD 2.5M SW BY W FROM PRAWLE POINT. ACCEPT 501010N, 034540W PA. (BMVS). 18,7,78 CHART AS USC PA 30MTRS. NE 442. H1309/79 22.11.79 H1309/79 22.11.79 LOCATED IN 501034N, 034505W USING HSA. SMALL COASTER TYPE VESSEL OF ABOUT 1000 GRT. CARGO OF COAL. UPRIGHT WITH EXTENSIVE STERN DAMAGE. DEPTH TO TOP OF WK 48MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. REDUCE BY 3MTRS FOR LAT. (A HILLGROVE). AMEND TO USC 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1309/79 16.10.80 H1309/79 16.10.80 ONLY HULL REMAINS. NO SUPERSTRUCTURE OR DECKS LEFT. LEAST DEPTH 49MTRS (REDUCED). (A HILLGROVE, 30.9.80). NCA. H1936/80 29.9.81 H1936/80 29.9.81 EXAM'D 9.4.81 IN 501032N, 034504W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. NO SCOUR. ABOUT 45MTRS LONG, LYING WNW/ESE, GIVING REASONABLE SONAR RESPONSE FROM ALL DIRNS. SAND RIPPLES TAIL AWAY TO THE E OF THE WK. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 5/81). AMEND TO WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/14 9.8.99 HH100/351/14 DIVED IN 5010.561N, 0345.122W [WGD]. POSN BY DGPS. (A CUMMING, FAX DTD 9.8.99). NCA. HH091/059/01 3.5.05 HH091/059/01 3.5.05 EXAM'D 14.7.04 IN 5010.565N, 0345.113W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.8 IN GEN DEPTH 54.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 6.3MTRS. LIES 128/308 DEGS. APPEARS INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 47MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J CORMACK & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 205NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE WEST HARTLEPOOL FOR PAUILLAC. TORPEDOED BY UC-65. ONE MAN LOST. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, STERN DAMAGE, ONLY HULL REMAINS, FISHING GEAR ON WK

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FAQ

Where is the NORTH SEA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The NORTH SEA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.565 N,3 45.113 W.

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

The NORTH SEA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 10.565 N,3 45.113 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORTH SEA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the NORTH SEA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the NORTH SEA (PROBABLY) sink?

The NORTH SEA (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 31, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NORTH SEA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NORTH SEA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the NORTH SEA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The NORTH SEA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NORTH SEA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The NORTH SEA (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NORTH SEA (PROBABLY)?

The NORTH SEA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1711 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORTH SEA (PROBABLY)?

The NORTH SEA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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