Southport Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Southport Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27 N,0 22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.450000
  • Longitude: 0.366667
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOUTHPORT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 572
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1955
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 1956
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers MARKED BY BUOY
Surveying Details H6858/55 1.5.56 WK IN 512700N, 002200E APPROX, 900FT N OF MID CHANNEL, NEAR TILBURY POWER STATION. MARKED BY BUOY. (LL OYDS LIST & PLA NM 96/55). NCA. 5.1.56 WK REFLOATED. (LLOYDS LIST). AMENDED TO LIFT. NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2007

Circumstances of loss

EX- YEWHILL [1937], EX- SPORTSMAN, BUILT 1914 BY ARDROSSAN D.D. & S.B CO LTD, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PARK SHIPPING CO. LTD. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR LONDON. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION IN GRAVESEND REACH. LATER RAISED & SOLD FOR SCRAP. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the SOUTHPORT wreck located?

The SOUTHPORT wreck is located at coordinates 51 27 N,0 22 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOUTHPORT?

The seabed around the SOUTHPORT lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the SOUTHPORT sink?

The SOUTHPORT sank on Nov 23, 1955.

When was the wreck of the SOUTHPORT discovered?

The wreck of the SOUTHPORT was discovered in 1956.

What country did the SOUTHPORT belong to?

The SOUTHPORT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SOUTHPORT carrying?

The SOUTHPORT was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the SOUTHPORT?

The SOUTHPORT had a tonnage of 572 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOUTHPORT?

The SOUTHPORT is classified as a steam ship.

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