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
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- Latitude: 55.013717
- Longitude: -1.392767
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| 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 |
| Last Amended Date |
May 28, 2024 |
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.
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 0.823 N,1 23.566 W
Snowdrop (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Snowdrop (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
Broken up vessel