Sargasso (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sargasso (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.783 N,1 23.982 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.013050
  • Longitude: -1.399700
Wreck Depth 10.94 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SARGASSO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 49.84
Sonar Width 16.66
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 5
Tonnage 1508
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1912
Bottom Texture Rock
Scour Dimensions 055.6,020.5,,005
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/796/01 11.1.99 EXAM'D 15.9.98 IN 550047.2N, 012359.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.6 IN GEN DEPTH 13.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.6MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 015/195DEGS. BADLY BROKEN WK. NOT SWEPT DUE TO LOCAL CURRENTS. (GARDLINE, HI 796). INS AS WK 10.6MTRS. BR STD. HH091/177/01 2.7.07 EXAM'D 10.3.07 IN 5500.784N, 0123.981W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.62 IN GEN DEPTH 13.9MTRS. LENGTH 58.7MTRS, WIDTH 9.3MTRS, HT 2.63MTRS. LIES 005/185DEGS. LARGELY INTACT. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1177). GENERALLY COLLAPSED WITH HIGH AREA (?BOILER/ENGINE) IN CENTRE. PROBABLY BOWS N. RETAIN WK 10.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 12.7.12 LOCATED 24.6.11 IN 5500.780N, 0123.980W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.78 IN GEN DEPTH 15.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 57MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS WITH BOWS N. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1359). NCA. RSDRA2024000103115 19.05.24 EXAM'D 26.05.2022; WK LOCATED IN 5500.784N, 0123.981W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.52MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. LENGTH 49.84MTRS, WIDTH 16.66MTRS, HEIGHT 4.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 005/185 DEGS. INTACT VESSEL. (HMS Magpie HI1748, H525_57038). AMEND DW 10.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2024000267373 30.09.2024 EXAM'D 10.09.2024; WRECK LOCATED IN 5500.783N, 0123.982W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.94MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. (PORT OF TYNE AUTHORITY). AMEND WK DEPTH 10.9MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 30, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY J &G THOMSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M ISAACS & SONS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR CARTAGENA. FOUNDERED AFTER COLLIDING WITH THE SUNDERLAND REGISTERED VESSEL 'MARY ADA SHORT'. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

Intact vessel

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 0.783 N,1 23.982 W
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FAQ

Where is the SARGASSO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SARGASSO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.783 N,1 23.982 W.

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

The SARGASSO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 10.94 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.783 N,1 23.982 W.

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

The seabed around the SARGASSO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the SARGASSO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SARGASSO (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 18, 1912.

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

The wreck of the SARGASSO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1998.

What country did the SARGASSO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SARGASSO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SARGASSO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SARGASSO (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SARGASSO (POSSIBLY)?

The SARGASSO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1508 tons.

What type of wreck is the SARGASSO (POSSIBLY)?

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

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