Northfield (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Northfield (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 58.646 N,4 36.798 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.977433
  • Longitude: -4.613300
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 87.8 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 45.3
Sonar Width 22.7
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 20
Tonnage 2099
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,002.6,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details 5.3.18 5.3.18 REPD SUNK 25M SW OF LUNDY & SANK AT ONCE. (BOT). 4.3.18 4.3.18 REPD SUNK IN APPROX 504000N, 045000W [5M FROM LAND]. ONLY THREE SURVIVORS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 10.3.18 10.3.18 REPD POSN 505900N, 043700W. (AP REPORT CAPT PATROLS SWANSEA). 21.3.18 21.3.18 NO INFORMATION ON POSN BUT VESSEL WAS REPD ON HER WAY UP THE BRISTOL CHANNEL. LATER REPORT ALSO GAVE POSN 25M FROM LUNDY ISLAND. POSN ACCEPTED AS 505900N, 043700W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 19.4.71 19.4.71 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 505900N, 043700W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1156. 28.9.72 28.9.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 8FMS [15MTRS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1178 & NE 1179. 23.8.11 23.8.11 LOCATED 1.5.09 IN 5058.646N, 0436.798W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.02 IN GEN DEPTH 22.5MTRS. SCOUR 2.6MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 45.3MTRS, WIDTH 22.7MTRS, HT 4.1MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS WITH BOWS NNE. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY TYNE IRON SHIPBUILDING CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY H KEEP. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 210 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE ENGINEERING CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR DEVONPORT. PROBABLY TORPEDOED MIDSHIPS AND SANK AT ONCE. 15 MEN LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN, ?BOWS NNE.

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FAQ

Where is the NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 58.646 N,4 36.798 W.

How deep is the NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 50 58.646 N,4 36.798 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY)?

The NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2099 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY)?

The NORTHFIELD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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