Security (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Security (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.529 N,1 57.525 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.558817
  • Longitude: -1.958750
Wreck Depth 28.5 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SECURITY (POSSIBLY)
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 31.1 m
Width 7 m
Sonar Length 26.1
Sonar Width 12.4
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 151
Tonnage 189
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1946
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/04 17.5.91 HH100/351/04 17.5.91 WK LOCATED AND DIVED ON TWICE IN 503331N, 015729W [OGB] USING DECCA. STATED BY SWANAGE FISHERMAN TO BE WK OF A LANDING CRAFT BUT DOES APPEAR TO BE SO. IT LIES ON EVEN KEEL. LENGTH ABOUT 30MTRS, BEAM 7-8MTRS. STEEL CONSTRUCTION WITH ROUNDED BOW. STANDS ABOUT 2MTRS ABOVE SEABED WITH BOW S. CYLINDRICAL OBJECT, PROBABLY THE BOILER, IS HIGHEST PART AT CENTRE OF WK. NO SIGN OF ENGINE OR PROPELLER. (M T WOOD, 9.5.91). CHART AS NDWPA. BR STD. 17.5.04 17.5.04 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. HH091/154/01 22.7.09 HH091/154/01 & SEP 2009/000108988 22.7.09 LOCATED 28.1.09 IN 5033.529N, 0157.525W [WGS] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.80 IN GEN DEPTH 30.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 26.1MTRS, WIDTH 12.4MTRS, HT 3.20MTRS. LIES 151/331 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). INTACT. AMEND WK 28.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 22, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY J P RENNOLDSTON & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ELLIOT STEAM TUG CO LTD. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. CAPSIZED AND SANK WHILE STANDING BY TOWED VESSEL WHICH HAD BROKEN FREE. FOUR MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the SECURITY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SECURITY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.529 N,1 57.525 W.

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

The SECURITY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 28.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.529 N,1 57.525 W.

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

The seabed around the SECURITY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the SECURITY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SECURITY (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 8, 1946.

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

The wreck of the SECURITY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the SECURITY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SECURITY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SECURITY (POSSIBLY)?

The SECURITY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 189 tons.

What type of wreck is the SECURITY (POSSIBLY)?

The SECURITY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tug.

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