Southford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Southford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 18.458 N,1 48.476 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.307633
  • Longitude: 1.807933
Wreck Depth 20.23 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOUTHFORD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 65.9 m
Width 9.5 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 62.1
Sonar Width 14.1
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 9
Tonnage 963
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 25, 1916
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 019.0,,002.2,030.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK 7 MILES SSE OF SOUTHWOLD. (LLOYDS). IN 521800N, 014710E, APPROX. H4282/26 14.10.26 INS AS NDW (PA) (1916) IN 521800N, 014710E. 22.9.41 AMEND TO NDW. H4167/59 1.6.60 INS AS DWPA. NC 1543. H3273/61 9.11.61 EXAM'D 18.9.61 IN 521824N, 014834E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 53, FOUL AT 56FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 67 IN GEN DEPTH 85 - 88FT. SCOUR 4FT DEEP. (HMS SCOTT, HI 2/61). AMEND TO SW 8FMS 5FT. BR STD. H909/60 17.5.60 LEAST E/S DEPTH 77 IN GEN DEPTH 87FT. GOOD SONAR AT 1300 YDS RANGE. (HMS MYRMIDON, 23.9.65). 9.2.72 WK LIES UPSIDE DOWN. HAS LITTLE DAMAGE TO HULL. LEAST DEPTH 75FT. (AUTH'Y NOT KNOWN). 31.7.74 AMEND TO SW 16.2MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. HH090/564/01 21.1.93 EXAM'D 18.10.92 IN 521826.1N, 014834.4E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 20.2, FOUL AT 20.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.2 IN GEN DEPTH 25.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS. LENGTH ABOUT 75MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. APPARENTLY INTACT. LYING 005/185 DEG. (NP 1016, HI 564). - NM 516/93. SEP 2017/000091759 23.8.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16; IN 5218.458N, 0148.476E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.23MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS, LENGTH 62.1MTRS, WIDTH 14.1MTRS, HEIGHT 5.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 009/189 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 18.98MTRS, 2.17MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 030 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 20.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-SINBAD. BUILT IN 1883 BY CAMPBELL MACKINTOSH & BOWSTEAD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FORD SHIPPING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 99HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR BOULOGNE. CARGO 1010 TONS COKE. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-10.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 18.458 N,1 48.476 E
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FAQ

Where is the SOUTHFORD wreck located?

The SOUTHFORD wreck is located at coordinates 52 18.458 N,1 48.476 E.

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

The SOUTHFORD lies at a depth of about 20.23 meters and is located at coordinates 52 18.458 N,1 48.476 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOUTHFORD?

The seabed around the SOUTHFORD lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the SOUTHFORD sink?

The SOUTHFORD sank on Feb 25, 1916.

When was the wreck of the SOUTHFORD discovered?

The wreck of the SOUTHFORD was discovered in 1916.

What country did the SOUTHFORD belong to?

The SOUTHFORD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SOUTHFORD carrying?

The SOUTHFORD was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the SOUTHFORD?

The SOUTHFORD had a tonnage of 963 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOUTHFORD?

The SOUTHFORD is classified as a steam ship.

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