Southampton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Southampton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.356 N,1 59.487 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.722600
  • Longitude: -1.991450
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOUTHAMPTON
Type tug
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 15
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1955
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 25, 2006

Surveying Details

30.3.77 STF IN 504319.30N, 015924.30W [OGB]. (POOLE HBR COMMISSIONERS). H2555/74 29.11.77 HULL REMAINS OF SMALL STEEL TUG, BUT BADLY RUSTED & DECAYED IN 504319.3N, 015924.3W [OGB]. (POOLE HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS). CHART AS STP. BR STD. 25.5.06 EUT POSN: 5043.356N, 0159.487W. BA 2611 [INT 1726] [9TH EDN, APR'02].

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED IN 1955. (POOLE HBR COMMISSIONERS).

General Comments

BADLY RUSTED & DECAYED

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FAQ

Where is the SOUTHAMPTON wreck located?

The SOUTHAMPTON wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.356 N,1 59.487 W.

When did the SOUTHAMPTON sink?

The SOUTHAMPTON sank on Jan 1, 1955.

When was the wreck of the SOUTHAMPTON discovered?

The wreck of the SOUTHAMPTON was discovered in 1977.

What type of wreck is the SOUTHAMPTON?

The SOUTHAMPTON is classified as a tug.

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