Seapoint (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Seapoint (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.515 N,6 4.815 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.025250
  • Longitude: -6.080250
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEAPOINT (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.3 m
Width 8.1 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 51
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 170
Tonnage 593
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2014

Surveying Details

H2613/78 10.3.78 H2613/78 10.3.78 WK LOCATED 9.6.77 IN 500130N, 060448W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 67.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 72MTRS. DCS HT 3MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS. LYING 170/350DEGS. POSSIBLY ON ITS SIDE & APPARENTLY BROKEN UP. (HMS FOX, HI 42A/77). INS AS WK 67MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/17 3.9.01 HH100/351/17 3.9.01 THIS IS AN OLD SS. COULD BE SEAPOINT. (G POUND). NCA. H51 10.2.14 10.2.14 EXAM'D 7.12.13 IN 5001.515N, 0604.815W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 66.9 IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH51MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 4.1MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS WITH BOWS N. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. VERY LITTLE REMAINS WITH ONLY ONE SIGNIFICANT HIGH POINT. (MMT, HI 1415). FULLY COLLAPSED, HIGH POINT PROBABLY ENGINE. AMEND WK 66MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY S MCKNIGHT & CO, AYR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T & E SUTCLIFFE, GRIMSBY. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND ENGINE OF 104HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. SPRANG A LEAK AND FOUNDERED IN HEAVY WEATHER.

General Comments

BOWS N, ONE HIGH ITEM, ?BOILER

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FAQ

Where is the SEAPOINT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SEAPOINT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.515 N,6 4.815 W.

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

The SEAPOINT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 50 1.515 N,6 4.815 W.

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

The seabed around the SEAPOINT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the SEAPOINT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SEAPOINT (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 28, 1917.

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

The wreck of the SEAPOINT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the SEAPOINT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SEAPOINT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SEAPOINT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SEAPOINT (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SEAPOINT (POSSIBLY)?

The SEAPOINT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 593 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEAPOINT (POSSIBLY)?

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

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