Retriever Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Retriever Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.738 N,0 5.345 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.562300
  • Longitude: 0.089083
Wreck Depth 10.01 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RETRIEVER
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 8.56
Sonar Width 3.75
Shadow Height 1.62
Orientation 44
Tonnage 147
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1900
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 019.0,013.6,001.8,180
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H6450/68 6.12.68 EXAM'D 7.5.68 IN 533343N, 000524E USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34FT IN GEN DEPTH 37FT. SCOUR 51FT. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. APPEARS TO BE LYING IN ITS OWN SCOUR. IDENTIFIED AS S TRAWLER 'RETRIEVER' FROM HUMBER CONSERVANCY RECORDS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 39/68). BR STD. H5970/69 12.6.73 NOT SHOWN ON BTD HUMBER SURVEY 1972 [K 5557/7]. AMENDED TO FOUL. NE 1188. H1433/75 6.5.75 SHOWN AS WK 9.9MTRS [LAT] ON BTDB SURVEY [K5557/8]. BR STD. H] 16.9.77 SHOWN ON BTDB 1976 SURVEY [K5557/FH]. H4006/83 9.5.86 SHOWN AS FOUL ON HUMBER 8/5 [28.4.86]. BR STD. 31.3.87 SHOWN AS WK 9.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS ON HUMBER 8/6 [1986 EDN]. NC 109. SEP 2011/000136845 3.8.11 LOCATED IN 5333.738N, 0005.346E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.94MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HN DTD 18.7.11 FOR HI 1358). RETAIN WK 9.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 7.9.11 LENGTH 71MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS. LIES 128/308 DEGS. IN A SCOUR. (NETSURVEY, HI 1158). APPARENTLY ALMOST FULL BURIED WITH BOILER AS HIGH POINT. PROBABLY LIES 045/315 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. SCOUR RUNS NW FROM BOTH ENDS. NCA. SEP 2021/000067871 19.5.20 EXAM'D 19.05.20 IN 5333.737N, 0005.345E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.01MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS, LENGTH 8.56MTRS, WIDTH 3.75MTRS, HEIGHT 1.62MTRS, ORIENTATION 044 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 19.04MTRS, WIDTH 13.56MTRS, 1.82MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 180 DEGS. BURIED, HARD TO DISCERN SHAPES OF WRECK. SCOUR PRESENT AROUND WHOLE WRECK. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1683). AMEND DW 10.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1891. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HUMBER STEAM TRAWLING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR FISHING. SANK NEAR BULL LTV FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH S TRAWLER DANUBE. (SIBI).

General Comments

BURIED, HARD TO DISCERN SHAPES OF WRECK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 33.738 N,0 5.345 E
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FAQ

Where is the RETRIEVER wreck located?

The RETRIEVER wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.738 N,0 5.345 E.

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

The RETRIEVER lies at a depth of about 10.01 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.738 N,0 5.345 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RETRIEVER?

The seabed around the RETRIEVER lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the RETRIEVER sink?

The RETRIEVER sank on Sep 7, 1900.

When was the wreck of the RETRIEVER discovered?

The wreck of the RETRIEVER was discovered in 1968.

What country did the RETRIEVER belong to?

The RETRIEVER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RETRIEVER?

The RETRIEVER had a tonnage of 147 tons.

What type of wreck is the RETRIEVER?

The RETRIEVER is classified as a trawler.

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