Potomac Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Potomac Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 4.28 N,0 11.443 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.071333
  • Longitude: -0.190717
Wreck Depth 1.8 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POTOMAC
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 80.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 85.3
Tonnage 1832
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1893
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H2286/65 22.3.71 UNIDENTIFIED WRECK FOUND BY DIVER ABOUT 1 MILE SOUTH OF BRIDLINGTON PIER. HEIGHT 10FT ABOVE SEABED. THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THAMES BARGE 'LUCINDA', SUNK 1900. (CG FLAMBOROUGH). NAVEAM 106/71 ISSUED. H2286/65 22.3.71 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 0FMS 5FT IN 540413N, 001126W. (TH YARMOUTH 18.3.71) - NM 420/71. H2286/65 4.5.71 G CONL BUOY CLOSE E OF WRECK. (THNM 38/71). - NM 677/71. H2286/65 5.5.71 CLEARANCE OF 5.5FT (MLWST) OVER WRECKAGE. GEN DEPTH 11.5FT. WRECK BUOY TO REMAIN UNTIL DISPERSED TO GROUND LEVEL. (THV PATRICIA AND TH LETTER DTD 7.4.71).- NFA. H2286/65 27.8.71 CONTRACT PLACED WITH RISDON BEAZLEY TO DISPERSE WRECK. (TH LTR DTD 10.8.71). 12.10.76 WRECK WAS 280FT IN LENGTH. WRECK WAS CUT DOWN TO HOLD LEVEL WHICH WAS BELOW SEA BED LEVEL. NOW CONSTITUTES A FOUL AREA. NO INFORMATION ABOUT BUOY. (F HINDS, RISDON BEASLEY, TELECON 12.10.76). H/ 13.10.76 WRECK DISPERSED BY CONTRACTOR TO 7.75FT IN GENERAL DEPTHS OF 8.5FT. SWEPT CLEAR 7.75FT. BUOY REMOVED IN JUNE 1974. (TELECON TH/CB & WKS 13.10.76). AMEND TO SW 2.4MTRS. BR STD. H4069/72 5.3.80 NOT FOUND. REPORTED LOCALLY AS DISPERSED. (HMS BULLDOG HI 47/79). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2011/000131153 2.8.11 LOCATED IN 5404.280N, 0011.443W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.85MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HN DTD 12.7.11 FOR HI 1358). DISPERSED. SHAPE OF CENTRE PART NOTABLE. INS AS FOUL 1.8MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 2, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1872 BY THE LONDON AND GLASGOW CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MERCHANTILE SS CO. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 150HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ODESSA FOR ABERDEEN. CARGO WHEAT. STRANDED AND LOST IN ENE FORCE 6. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the POTOMAC wreck located?

The POTOMAC wreck is located at coordinates 54 4.28 N,0 11.443 W.

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

The POTOMAC lies at a depth of about 1.8 meters and is located at coordinates 54 4.28 N,0 11.443 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POTOMAC?

The seabed around the POTOMAC lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the POTOMAC sink?

The POTOMAC sank on Nov 21, 1893.

When was the wreck of the POTOMAC discovered?

The wreck of the POTOMAC was discovered in 1971.

What country did the POTOMAC belong to?

The POTOMAC belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POTOMAC carrying?

The POTOMAC was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the POTOMAC?

The POTOMAC had a tonnage of 1832 tons.

What type of wreck is the POTOMAC?

The POTOMAC is classified as a steam ship.

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