Protector (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Protector (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 1.039 N,1 22.155 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.017317
  • Longitude: -1.369250
Wreck Depth 18.86 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PROTECTOR (POSSIBLY)
Type cutter
Flag GB
Length 33.5 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 46.4
Sonar Width 7.8
Shadow Height 1.6
Tonnage 200
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1916
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 007.5,031.5,000.5,,
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2019

Surveying Details

12.2.71 SUNK IN APPROX POSN 550100N, 012200W. (WW1 MSL). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. HH090/796/01 5.1.99 EXAM'D 17.7.98 IN 550103.3N, 012210.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.2 IN GEN DEPTH 20.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 0.9MTR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 2MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. IRREGULAR SHAPED CONTACT WITH SOME ELEVATION. POSSIBLE WK DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 796). INS AS WK 20.2MTRS. BR STD. HH091/177/01 2.7.07 EXAM'D 10.1.07 IN 5501.039N, 0122.154W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.66 IN GEN DEPTH 20.5MTRS. LENGTH 21.93MTRS, WIDTH 4.98MTRS, HT 1.6MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. LIES ON A RIDGE WITHIN A SHALLOW HOLLOW. ?IN TWO PARTS WITH AFT SECTION AT 90 DEGS TO THE MAIN BODY. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1177). AMEND WK 18.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2007/000048944 6.7.07 AMEND BY NM. - NM 3367/07. 12.7.12 LOCATED 25.6.12 IN 5501.040N, 0122.150W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.61 IN GEN DEPTH 20.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 0.5MTR. LIES 165/345 DEGS WITH BOWS SSW. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1359). NCA. SEP 2019/000043627 24.3.19 EXAM�D 28.7.19 IN 5501.039N, 0122.155W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.86MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LENGTH 46.4MTRS, WIDTH 7.8MTRS, HT 1.6MTRS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 7.5MTRS, WIDTH 31.5MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP. HARD TO DISCERN. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 18.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY J P RENNOLDSON & SONS IN 1907. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE TYNE PILOTAGE COMMISSIONERS. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 50 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE RIVER TYNE PILOT STATION AND RETURN. MINED. CREW OF 19 LOST. (SIBI & WW1 MSL).

General Comments

HARD TO DISCERN

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FAQ

Where is the PROTECTOR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PROTECTOR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 1.039 N,1 22.155 W.

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

The PROTECTOR (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 18.86 meters and is located at coordinates 55 1.039 N,1 22.155 W.

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

The seabed around the PROTECTOR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the PROTECTOR (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PROTECTOR (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 31, 1916.

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

The wreck of the PROTECTOR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the PROTECTOR (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PROTECTOR (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PROTECTOR (POSSIBLY)?

The PROTECTOR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 200 tons.

What type of wreck is the PROTECTOR (POSSIBLY)?

The PROTECTOR (POSSIBLY) is classified as a cutter.

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