Overton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Overton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 55.57 N,5 43.616 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.926167
  • Longitude: -5.726933
Wreck Depth 4.38 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OVERTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.7 m
Width 7.4 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 2.3
Orientation 206
Tonnage 426
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1955
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3144/56 5.5.56 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 545535N, 054330W. (LL & REPORT OF COURT). STS. NCA. 24.9.10 LOCATED 2008 ON MAIDEN SHOAL. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). NCA. SEP 2019/000054120 19.12.19 EXAM�D 12.9.19 IN 5455.570N, 0543.616W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.38MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 2.3MTRS. ORIENTATION 206/026DEGS. HEAVILY DEGRADED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1581). AMEND DW 4.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY J T ELTRINGHAM & CO LTD, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THORNE LINE LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 74 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY BARID BROS, NORTH SHIELDS. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR COLERAINE. DROVE ASHORE AND WAS LOST IN FOG. PERCHED ON SADDLE RK, NEAR THE MAIDENS LT HO BUT WAS LATER LOST. (LL & SII).

General Comments

HEAVILY DEGRADED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 55.57 N,5 43.616 W
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FAQ

Where is the OVERTON wreck located?

The OVERTON wreck is located at coordinates 54 55.57 N,5 43.616 W.

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

The OVERTON lies at a depth of about 4.38 meters and is located at coordinates 54 55.57 N,5 43.616 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OVERTON?

The seabed around the OVERTON lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the OVERTON sink?

The OVERTON sank on Sep 7, 1955.

When was the wreck of the OVERTON discovered?

The wreck of the OVERTON was discovered in 1956.

What country did the OVERTON belong to?

The OVERTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OVERTON carrying?

The OVERTON was carrying foodstuffs: solid,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the OVERTON?

The OVERTON had a tonnage of 426 tons.

What type of wreck is the OVERTON?

The OVERTON is classified as a steam ship.

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