Shakespeare Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Shakespeare Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 8.954 N,1 54.63 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.149233
  • Longitude: -1.910500
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHAKESPEARE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 33.9 m
Width 6.8 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 85
Tonnage 210
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2905/62 14.8.62 LEAST E/S 155FT IN 174FT. (HMS SCOTT, MAY 1962). INS AS NDW. - NM 2748/62. 30.7.68 AMEND TO WK 26FMS 0FT. BR STD. 1.3.71 AMEND TO WK 48MTRS. NC 1402. HH091/051/01 22.1.04 EXAM'D 11.10.03 IN 5608.954N, 0154.630W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.35 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 085 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. NFS. (NP 1008, HI 1051). SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. AMEND WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH242/640/06 29.1.04 PNM 1307/04 ISSUED. 4.12.07 DIVED 7.10.07 IN LISTED POSN. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. LIES ON EVEN KEEL WITH UPPER DECKING SAGGING INWARDS TOWARDS THE CENTRE. BRIDGE HAS DISINTEGRATED LEAVING DEBRIS ON THE MAIN STRUCTURE. FOUR MTRS FROM THE BOW ON THE PORT SIDE THERE IS A 'V'-SHAPED HOLE EXTENDING FROM THE GUNWHALE (IT IS 5MTRS WIDE) TO THE SEABED (1MTR WIDE), WHERE EXPLOSIVES WERE PLACED. WRECKAGE SPILLS OUT INTO THE SCOUR, EXTENDING SOME 4MTRS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AND 4-BLADED PROP. ANCHOR ON BOW DECK. BELL RECOVERED FOR IDENTIFICATON. NOTHING IN THE HOLDS APART FROM A SMALL AMOUNT OF COAL. CINC REQUESTED. (DIVED BY J MCLEOD & M SINCLAIR, VIA I EASINGWOOD). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY EARLE'S CO LTD, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HELLYER'S STEAM FISHING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 47 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY AMOS & SMITH, HULL. PASSAGE HULL FOR FISHING AND RETURN. CAPTURED BY UB-22, ABANDONED AND SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the SHAKESPEARE wreck located?

The SHAKESPEARE wreck is located at coordinates 56 8.954 N,1 54.63 W.

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

The SHAKESPEARE lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 56 8.954 N,1 54.63 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHAKESPEARE?

The seabed around the SHAKESPEARE lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the SHAKESPEARE sink?

The SHAKESPEARE sank on Feb 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SHAKESPEARE discovered?

The wreck of the SHAKESPEARE was discovered in 1962.

What country did the SHAKESPEARE belong to?

The SHAKESPEARE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SHAKESPEARE?

The SHAKESPEARE had a tonnage of 210 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHAKESPEARE?

The SHAKESPEARE is classified as a trawler.

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