Recorder (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Recorder (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 13.195 N,1 11.175 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.219917
  • Longitude: -1.186250
Wreck Depth 81 m
Water Depth 84 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RECORDER (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 31.7 m
Width 6.3 m
Draught 3.3
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 1.7
Orientation 65
Tonnage 149
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0006.0,,001.0,065
Original Detection Year 1999
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2000

Surveying Details

SUNK 15 MILES NE OF THE TYNE. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL 17). PLOTS IN 551124N, 010530W [OGB]. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/843/01 10.1.00 HH090/843/01 10.1.00 EXAM'D 21.6.99 IN 5513.195N, 0111.175W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 81.7 IN GEN DEPTH 84MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR EXTENDS 6MTRS TOWARDS 065 DEGS. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.7MTRS. NO DEBRIS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, ATTITUDE UNCLEAR. (GARDLINE, HI 843). INS AS WK 81MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY WOOD SKINNER & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REAVER FISHING CO LTD, NORTH SHIELDS. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OR 55NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NORTH SHIELDS FOR FISHING AND RETURN. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE, FORCED TO ABANDON AND SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. (SIBI). SUNK BY UB-39.

General Comments

INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 13.195 N,1 11.175 W
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FAQ

Where is the RECORDER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RECORDER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 13.195 N,1 11.175 W.

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

The RECORDER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 81 meters and is located at coordinates 55 13.195 N,1 11.175 W.

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

The seabed around the RECORDER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 84 meters deep.

When did the RECORDER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RECORDER (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 14, 1916.

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

The wreck of the RECORDER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1999.

What country did the RECORDER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RECORDER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RECORDER (POSSIBLY)?

The RECORDER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 149 tons.

What type of wreck is the RECORDER (POSSIBLY)?

The RECORDER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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