Snowdrop Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Snowdrop Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.55 N,2 7.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.259167
  • Longitude: -2.120833
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SNOWDROP
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 59
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 5.1
Orientation 35
Tonnage 685
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1887
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 1999

Surveying Details

H03504/51 22.8.51 H03504/51 22.8.51 SMALL PROMINENT ROCK CONTACTED BY A/S DURING SEARCH FOR HMS AFFRAY. AFTER EVALUATION CLASSIFICATION OF CONTACT CONFIDENTLY CONFIRMED. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 24.7.51). 18.2.54 18.2.54 INS ON WK CHARTS. H2291/64 19.5.65 H2291/64 19.5.65 ISOLATED ROCK LOCATED IN 501531N, 020712W. STANDS 24FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 30FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED DURING CLOSE EXAMINATION WAS 158FT. (HMS SCOTT, 1964). AMEND POSN ON WK CHARTS. HH090/533/01 2.11.92 HH090/533/01 2.11.92 WK EXAM'D 19.7.92 IN 501533N, 020715W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.3 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS, LENGTH 59MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS. LARGELY INTACT AND LYING 035/215DEGS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY INDICATED FERROUS CONTENT OF ABOUT 790 TONS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). INS AS WK 47MTRS. - NM 3364/92. HH090/533/01 13.11.92 HH090/533/01 13.11.92 AMEND POSN TO 501530.5N, 020710W [OGB]. DATUM SHIFT WRONGLY APPLIED. BR STD. HH100/351/22 28.11.05 HH100/351/22 28.11.05 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS THE WK OF AN OLD COASTER OF AROUND 600 GT. HULL STANDS ONLY 0.5MTRS HIGH AND CONTAINS A COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE MIDSHIPS AND A SINGLE BOILER. THERE ARE TWO WINCHES. PROP IS IN SITU BUT IS HALF BURIED. A WHEEL-HUB WAS RECOVERED ENGRAVED 'SNOWDROP 1873'. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. 24.10.07 24.10.07 FURTHER DETAILS OF 'SNOWDROP' FORWARDED. (N R CHIPCHASE) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1873 BY IRVINES SHIPBUILDING & DRY DOCK CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR KINGSTON, IRELAND. POST MISSING JAN 1887. (N R CHIPCHASE).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the SNOWDROP wreck located?

The SNOWDROP wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.55 N,2 7.25 W.

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

The SNOWDROP lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 15.55 N,2 7.25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SNOWDROP?

The seabed around the SNOWDROP lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the SNOWDROP sink?

The SNOWDROP sank on Jan 1, 1887.

When was the wreck of the SNOWDROP discovered?

The wreck of the SNOWDROP was discovered in 1951.

What country did the SNOWDROP belong to?

The SNOWDROP belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SNOWDROP carrying?

The SNOWDROP was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SNOWDROP?

The SNOWDROP had a tonnage of 685 tons.

What type of wreck is the SNOWDROP?

The SNOWDROP is classified as a steam ship.

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