Springhill Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Springhill Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 21.369 N,0 23.021 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.356150
  • Longitude: -0.383683
Wreck Depth 30.97 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPRINGHILL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 79.9
Sonar Width 19.1
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 269
Tonnage 1507
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1917
Scour Dimensions 066.9,,000.9,273.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2016

Surveying Details

SUNK 4 MILES N BY E 0.75 E FROM SCARBOROUGH. (BMVS, DODS). SUNK 6M NE OF SCARBOROUGH CASTLE. (LL WW1). H3752/26 11.6.26 CHARTED AS NDW PA (1917). POSN NOT STATED. (HYDRO). LC 1191. 29.11.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15MTRS AS TONNAGE KNOWN. (HYDRO). NC 129. H1310/84/22 1.8.84 LOCATED IN 542121N, 002248W USING RADAR RANGES. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS [HWS]. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). CHART AS WKPA 26MTRS. BR STD. H1310/86/7 18.2.86 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED FROM BOILER DETAILS. WK LIES ON PORT SIDE, COLLAPSED ON SEABED IN 542120N, 002253W. LEAST DEPTH [MHWS] 36MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. (G WADSWORTH, 26.1.86). TIDAL REDUCTION 6MTRS. NCA. HH100/351/06 25.2.93 LOCATED LYING ON ROCKY SEABED IN 542118N, 002310W. (DIVE YORKSHIRE). HH090/730/01 17.11.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION AREA. (GARDLINE, HI 730). NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 09.06.16 EXAM'D 19.02.16 IN 5421.369N, 0023.021W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.97MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. LENGTH 79.9MTRS, WIDTH 19.1MTRS, HT 4.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 269/089. SCOUR LENGTH 66.9MTRS, 0.9MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 273. PARTIALLY INTACT, NORTHERN EDGE COLLAPSED TO FORM DEBRIS FIELD. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 30.5MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE W HARTLEPOOL TO LONDON. VESSL, BUILT 1904, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FISHER, RENWICK & CO. 5 LIVES LOST.

General Comments

Partially intact

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 21.369 N,0 23.021 W
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FAQ

Where is the SPRINGHILL wreck located?

The SPRINGHILL wreck is located at coordinates 54 21.369 N,0 23.021 W.

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

The SPRINGHILL lies at a depth of about 30.97 meters and is located at coordinates 54 21.369 N,0 23.021 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPRINGHILL?

The seabed around the SPRINGHILL lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the SPRINGHILL sink?

The SPRINGHILL sank on Aug 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SPRINGHILL discovered?

The wreck of the SPRINGHILL was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SPRINGHILL belong to?

The SPRINGHILL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SPRINGHILL carrying?

The SPRINGHILL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SPRINGHILL?

The SPRINGHILL had a tonnage of 1507 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPRINGHILL?

The SPRINGHILL is classified as a steam ship.

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