Paddington (Possibly) & Unknown Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Paddington (possibly) & unknown Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 9.345 N,0 1.093 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.155750
  • Longitude: -0.018217
Wreck Depth 38.4 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.4 m
Width 11.2 m
Draught 4.8
Sonar Length 88.2
Sonar Width 58.7
Shadow Height 7.7
Orientation 53
Tonnage 1545
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1929
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 125.0,,001.6,053.0
Debris Field 063.5,,,051.0
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2016

Surveying Details

HH242/610/08 4.6.97 WK IN 540927N, 000117W [?WGD]. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.9MTRS. (MV VEGA, HI 730, HN DTD 26.5.97). AWAIT SURVEY DATA. NCA YET. HH090/730/01 19.12.97 EXAM'D 14.8.97 IN 540920.3N, 000106.4W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 36.3, FOUL 36.2MTRS BUT SWEEP ABORTED DUE TO BUOYS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.2 IN GEN DEPTH 45.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9.5MTRS. LENGTH OF MAIN WK 89MTRS, BEAM 23MTRS. MAIN WK LIES 039/219 DEGS. THIS IS TWO WRECKS, WITH THE SMALLER EMBEDDED IN THE LARGER AT RIGHT ANGLES, PROBABLY IN THE QUARTER. SMALLER WK IS COASTER OF THE WILSON ELLAMAN LINE FROM HULL. LARGER WRECK IS LAYING ON ITS SIDE, WHILE THE SMALLER IS UPRIGHT. INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY LOCAL DIVER. (GARDLINE, HI 730). INS AS WKS 34MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 16.06.16 EXAM'D 18.02.16 IN 5409.345N, 0001.093W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. LENGTH 88.2 MTRS, WIDTH 58.7MTRS, HT 7.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 053/233. SCOUR LENGTH 125MTRS, 1.6MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 053 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, TWO WRECKS THE LARGER WRECK SEEMS TO BE MAINLY INTACT, THE SMALLER WRECK IS PARTIALLY INTACT. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 38MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

PADDINGTON BUILT IN 1924 BY CRAIG, TAYLER & CO OF STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H HARRISON (SHIPPING) LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 163 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE NE MARINE ENGINEERING CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE BLYTHE FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. FOUNDERED AND LOST FOLLOWING A COLLISION.

General Comments

Two wrecks

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 9.345 N,0 1.093 W
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FAQ

Where is the PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN wreck located?

The PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN wreck is located at coordinates 54 9.345 N,0 1.093 W.

How deep is the PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN and where exactly is it located?

The PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN lies at a depth of about 38.4 meters and is located at coordinates 54 9.345 N,0 1.093 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN?

The seabed around the PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN sink?

The PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN sank on Feb 2, 1929.

When was the wreck of the PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN discovered?

The wreck of the PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN was discovered in 1997.

What country did the PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN belong to?

The PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN carrying?

The PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN?

The PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN had a tonnage of 1545 tons.

What type of wreck is the PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN?

The PADDINGTON (POSSIBLY) & UNKNOWN is classified as a steam ship.

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