Shoreham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Shoreham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.033 N,5 15.062 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.500550
  • Longitude: -5.251033
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHOREHAM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 9.3 m
Draught 3.6
Tonnage 805
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1930
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2001

Surveying Details

H5846/30 5.9.30 H5846/30 5.9.30 SANK 5M W OF TREVOSE HEAD. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES). GIVES POSN 503000N, 051500W APPROX. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 19.6.79 19.6.79 WK SHOWN IN 502943N, 051633W USING DECCA. (R. DAVIS). NCA. HH090/799/01 25.10.01 HH090/799/01 25.10.01 NOT LOCATED, NOT FULLY DISPROVED WITHIN 2.5 MILE RADIUS. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMENDED DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1914 BY DUBLIN DOCKYARD CO., DUBLIN, SANK 5M W OF TREVOSE HEAD AFTER COLLISION IN THICK FOG WITH FRENCH STEAMER ANNICK WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM SWANSEA TO ROUEN. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the SHOREHAM wreck located?

The SHOREHAM wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.033 N,5 15.062 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHOREHAM?

The seabed around the SHOREHAM lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the SHOREHAM sink?

The SHOREHAM sank on Aug 31, 1930.

When was the wreck of the SHOREHAM discovered?

The wreck of the SHOREHAM was discovered in 1930.

What country did the SHOREHAM belong to?

The SHOREHAM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SHOREHAM carrying?

The SHOREHAM was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SHOREHAM?

The SHOREHAM had a tonnage of 805 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHOREHAM?

The SHOREHAM is classified as a steam ship.

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