Plawsworth (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Plawsworth (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 7.647 N,1 52.393 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.127450
  • Longitude: 1.873217
Wreck Depth 17.39 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PLAWSWORTH (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 121.6
Sonar Width 15.6
Shadow Height 14.4
Orientation 3
Tonnage 1489
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1942
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 069.5,,002.3,031.0
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01493/42 16.5.42 INS NDWPA. H01493/42 4.7.42 SWEEP CLEARED AT 42FT. DEPTH IN VICINITY 98FT BY E/S. LEAST DEPTH 58FT. (FOIC YARMOUTH 3.7.42). AMEND POSN AND DELETE PA. - NM 1923/42. H4167/59 1.6.60 AMEND TO WK 7FMS. NC 1543. H3273/61 10.9.62 LEAST E/S 55FT IN 103FT. (HMS SCOTT 1962). BR STD. 7.9.71 [EUR] POSN: 520736N, 015228E. LC 3371. H2496/72 5.6.72 LIES N/S ON ITS SIDE. NO DAMAGE TO PORT SIDE. PROPELLOR SALVAGED. WRECK IN GOOD STATE, NO LIKELIHOOD OF COLLAPSE IN NEAR FUTURE. SLIGHT SCOUR. MAX HT 37FT IN ABOUT 17.5FMS. (E GILES, UNDER-MARINE OPS, 1.4.72). NCA. 31.7.74 AMEND TO WK 16.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. 19.10.76 SHOULD BE SW 7FMS OR SW 12.8MTRS FROM THE 1942 SWEEP. POSN 520738N, 015219E. BR STD. H4139/76 5.1.77 EXAM'D 2.10.76 IN 520736N, 015227.6E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 17.0, FOUL 17.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.0 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. SEABED OF MUD & GRAVEL. INTACT. LENGTH 350FT. ORIENTATION N/S. NO APPARENT SCOUR. SWEPT IN BAD CONDITIONS, ERROR IN SWEEP POSSIBLY 1MTR. (HMS BULLDOG & HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). BR STD. HH090/616/01 6.1.95 EXAM'D 9.8.94 IN 520736.89N, 015230.02E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 15.5, FOUL 15.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.5 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 13MTRS. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. PROBABLY INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 685/95. SEP 2017/000091759 4.9.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16; IN 5207.647N, 0152.393E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.39MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 121.6MTRS, WIDTH 15.60MTRS, HEIGHT 14.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 003/183 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 69.47MTRS, 2.36MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 031DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 17.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 120 BY THE OUSE SB CO LTD, HOOK, GOOLE. ONWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE DALGLIESH STEAM SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 172HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the PLAWSWORTH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PLAWSWORTH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 7.647 N,1 52.393 E.

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

The PLAWSWORTH (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.39 meters and is located at coordinates 52 7.647 N,1 52.393 E.

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

The seabed around the PLAWSWORTH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the PLAWSWORTH (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PLAWSWORTH (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 20, 1942.

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

The wreck of the PLAWSWORTH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the PLAWSWORTH (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PLAWSWORTH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PLAWSWORTH (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PLAWSWORTH (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PLAWSWORTH (POSSIBLY)?

The PLAWSWORTH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1489 tons.

What type of wreck is the PLAWSWORTH (POSSIBLY)?

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

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