Snowdrop (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Snowdrop (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.823 N,1 23.566 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.013717
  • Longitude: -1.392767
Wreck Depth 13.97 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SNOWDROP (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 26.1
Sonar Width 9.4
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 315
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1973
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.1.73 SANK ABOUT 0.25M E OF NORTH TYNE PIER. (LLOYDS VOL.211). 16.1.73 IN 48FT AT LOW TIDE. ABOUT 700YDS E BY S OF N PIER TYNEMOUTH. (LLOYDS VOL.211). 11.6.75 NO TRACE FOUND FOLLOWING SEARCH BY HARBOUR AUTHORITY. REPORTED AS SMALL CRAFT. BELIEVED BROKEN UP. NCA, POSN 550054N, 012345W FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/796/01 5.1.99 EXAM'D 8.8.98 IN 5500.831N, 0123.571W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.1 IN GEN DEPTH 17.0. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 141/321DEGS. TWO SONAR CONTACTS, ONE POINT AND ONE CURVED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). PROBABLY WRECKAGE. INS AS WK 14.1MTRS. BR STD. 21.3.06 LOCATED NOV '05 IN 5500.816N, 0123.559W [WGD]. DEPTH 16MTRS. (HMS BANGOR). POSSIBLY THIS DEBRIS. NCA. HH091/177/01 & SEP 2007/000048948 2.7.07 EXAM'D 13.3.07 IN 5500.823N, 0123.567W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.97 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 24.8MTRS, WIDTH 6.4MTRS, HT 3.2MTRS. LIES 135/315DEGS. IN TWO MAIN PARTS WITH PROMINENT CUBE (?ENGINE) NEARBY. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1177). AMEND WK 13.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 12.7.12 LOCATED 24.6.11 IN 5500.820N, 0123.570W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.00 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 17MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 2.7MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1359). NCA. RSDRA2024000103115 19.05.24 EXAM'D 10.06.2022; WK LOCATED IN 5500.823N, 0123.566W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.97MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 26.1MTRS, WIDTH 9.4MTRS, HEIGHT 3.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 315/135 DEGS. BROKEN UP VESSEL. (HMS Magpie, (HI1748 - H525-4252). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 13.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 28, 2024

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE RIVER TYNE FOR FISHING AND RETURN. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH W GERMAN MV 'KOMTUR'. CREW RECOVERED. (LL & SIBI).

General Comments

Broken up vessel

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FAQ

Where is the SNOWDROP (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SNOWDROP (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.823 N,1 23.566 W.

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

The SNOWDROP (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 13.97 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.823 N,1 23.566 W.

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

The seabed around the SNOWDROP (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the SNOWDROP (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SNOWDROP (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 13, 1973.

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

The wreck of the SNOWDROP (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1973.

What country did the SNOWDROP (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SNOWDROP (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SNOWDROP (POSSIBLY)?

The SNOWDROP (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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