Southborough Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Southborough Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 22.534 N,0 22.62 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.375567
- Longitude: -0.377000
|
| Wreck Depth |
34.8 m
|
| Water Depth |
43 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SOUTHBOROUGH |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
112 |
| Sonar Width |
22.1 |
| Shadow Height |
8.6 |
| Orientation |
2 |
| Tonnage |
1141 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jul 22, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 29, 2016 |
Surveying Details
SANK 4-5M OFF ROBIN HOOD BAY. (B OF T). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDW (PA) (1917). BR STD. 21.6.72 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 129. 29.11.74 AMEND TO WK USC PA 28MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETED. BR STD. H1310/84/22 1.8.84 DIVED IN 542230N, 002230W USING RADAR. STANDS 9MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS [HWS]. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). INS AS WK PA 27MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 24.2.93 WK, NICKNAMED 'HELICOPTER' LOCATED IN 542229.5N, 002232W USING GPS. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). HH090/730/01 14.11.97 EXAM'D 3.8.97 IN 542230.6N, 002237.2W. [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 34.7, FOUL 35.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.0MTRS. LENGTH 101MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS. LIES 179/359DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, DECOMPOSED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMEND TO WK SW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 31.3.09 IDENTIFIED AS SOUTHBOROUGH BY MACHINERY DETAILS, MEASUREMENTS, CARGO, SIZE & LENGTH, POSITION OF LOSS, DAMAGE AND ARTEFACTS RECOVERED. (CARL RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 27.3.09) NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 13.06.16 EXAM'D 20.02.16 IN 5422.534N, 0022.620W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.8TRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. LENGTH 112MTRS, WIDTH 22.1MTRS, HT 8.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 002/182. ALMOST FULLY INTACT, NO SCOUR. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 44MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
EX-ANERLEY. BUILT IN 1910 BY SUNDERLAND SB CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE HAZLEWOOD SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 314NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DOVER FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. TORPEDOED BY UB 110. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 22.534 N,0 22.62 W
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FAQ
Where is the SOUTHBOROUGH wreck located?
The SOUTHBOROUGH wreck is located at coordinates 54 22.534 N,0 22.62 W.
How deep is the SOUTHBOROUGH and where exactly is it located?
The SOUTHBOROUGH lies at a depth of about 34.8 meters and is located at coordinates 54 22.534 N,0 22.62 W.
How deep is the seabed around the SOUTHBOROUGH?
The seabed around the SOUTHBOROUGH lies at approximately 43 meters deep.
When did the SOUTHBOROUGH sink?
The SOUTHBOROUGH sank on Jul 22, 1917.
When was the wreck of the SOUTHBOROUGH discovered?
The wreck of the SOUTHBOROUGH was discovered in 1917.
What country did the SOUTHBOROUGH belong to?
The SOUTHBOROUGH belonged to GB.
What cargo was the SOUTHBOROUGH carrying?
The SOUTHBOROUGH was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the SOUTHBOROUGH?
The SOUTHBOROUGH had a tonnage of 1141 tons.
What type of wreck is the SOUTHBOROUGH?
The SOUTHBOROUGH is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
Wreck mainly intact