Northgate Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Northgate Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 30.28 N,0 14.112 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.504667
  • Longitude: -0.235200
Wreck Depth 11.2 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORTHGATE
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 65 m
Width 12 m
Shadow Height 4.5
Tonnage 429
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1963
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2147/63 7.6.63 H2147/63 7.6.63 DW PA IN 493050N, 001510W, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE W. (FR NM 63 14 14 & LL). - NM 1182/63. H2147/63 21.7.64 H2147/63 21.7.64 DW IN 493017N, 001412W, MARKED BY CAN BUOY, TOPMARK 2 TRIANGLES, POINTS TOGETHER. (FR NM 64 25 13). - NM 1412/64. H5222/68 23.12.68 H5222/68 23.12.68 WK 8.8MTRS [4FMS 5FT] IN 493018N, 001400W, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, TOPMARK 2 TRIANGLES, POINTS TOGETHER, CLOSE W. (FR NM 68 47 11). - NM 27/69. 11.2.74 11.2.74 NOW CHARTED AS WK 9MTRS, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, TOPMARK 2 TRIANGLES POINTS TOGETHER, CLOSE W ON NC 2146. 29.11.79 29.11.79 WK 9MTRS SHOWN IN 493018N, 001402 ON FR 6603 [AUG 1979 EDN]. H1271/80 22.6.81 H1271/80 22.6.81 WK 13.6MTRS [7FMS 2FT] SHOWN IN 493021N, 001358W, MARKED BY N CARD LT BUOY, Q, 2C NNE ON FR 6736 [1981 EDN]. NE 2146 & NE 2613. 12.12.89 12.12.89 WK 13.6MTRS SHOWN IN 493021N, 001402W, MARKED BY N CARD LT BUOY, Q, 'NORTHGATE', 1C NE ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]; IN 493020.5N, 001401W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY MAGNETOMETER & E/S. LEAST DEPTH 13.6 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. HT 4.5MTRS ABOVE SEABED. ORIGINAL DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 65MTRS [213FT], BEAM 12MTRS [39FT]. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590082). AMEND POSN TO 493020.5N, 001401W, MARKED BY N CARD LT BUOY, Q, 'NORTHGATE', 1C NE. NE 2146. HH351/510/02 9.2.95 HH351/510/02 9.2.95 LEAST DEPTH NOW 11.2MTRS. (FRENCH NM 95 03 13). - NM 717/95. 22.3.01 22.3.01 LT BUOY NOT SHOWN ON NC 2146 [1999 EDN]. 27.12.12 27.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4930.280N, 0014.112W.
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2022

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER SPRINGING LEAK WHILST IN TOW OFF LE HAVRE PILOT VESSEL. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 30.28 N,0 14.112 W
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FAQ

Where is the NORTHGATE wreck located?

The NORTHGATE wreck is located at coordinates 49 30.28 N,0 14.112 W.

How deep is the NORTHGATE and where exactly is it located?

The NORTHGATE lies at a depth of about 11.2 meters and is located at coordinates 49 30.28 N,0 14.112 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORTHGATE?

The seabed around the NORTHGATE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the NORTHGATE sink?

The NORTHGATE sank on Mar 24, 1963.

When was the wreck of the NORTHGATE discovered?

The wreck of the NORTHGATE was discovered in 1963.

What country did the NORTHGATE belong to?

The NORTHGATE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NORTHGATE carrying?

The NORTHGATE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the NORTHGATE?

The NORTHGATE had a tonnage of 429 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORTHGATE?

The NORTHGATE is classified as a motor vessel.

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