Stag 5 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Stag 5 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 56.256 N,1 10.882 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.937600
  • Longitude: -1.181367
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAG 5 (PROBABLY)
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 28 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 8.6
Orientation 35
Tonnage 148
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1950
Scour Dimensions ,,000.7,
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2010

Surveying Details

H4871/68 12.10.78 H4871/68 12.10.78 SOLID OBSTN LOCATED IN 545616N, 011046W. STANDS 10MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. LENGTH 25MTRS. (E MARGRETT, WIMPEY LAB LTD, 11.9.78). INS AS WK 48MTRS. BR STD. H6330/87 14.11.88 H6330/87 14.11.88 EXAMINED 30.5.88 IN 545615N, 011047W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [7 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.7 IN GEN DEPTH 50.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 50.9MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.6MTRS, LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LIES 035/215DEG, APPARENTLY PARTIALLY BURIED. GIVES GOOD SONAR SHADOW FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. (GARDLINE, HI 414A). AMEND TO WK 43MTRS. BR STD. 2.7.09 2.7.09 EUT POSN: 5456.256N, 0110.882W. NE 152. 24.9.10 24.9.10 DIVED SEP 2010 BY DIVERS FROM CHARTER BOAT 'SPELLBINDER' OWNED BY ALLAN LOPEZ. STRONGLY BELIEVED TO BE TUG STAG 5. WK IS TOTALLY INTACT AND LOOKS BRAND NEW. POSN IS CLOSE TO WHERE TUG WAS REPORTED TO HAVE FOUNDERED. (R YOUNG, E-MAIL 24.9.10). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX- WELLINGTON, BUILT 1897 BY B CUMMINGS & ELLIS, INVERKEITHING, WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 490HP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J CRAN & CO., LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRANCE, FENWICK TYNE & WEAR CO. LTD. STAG WAS ASSISTING 6 OTHER TUGS IN TOWING NEWLY BUILT 7,585TON SS CITY OF MANCHESTER FROM WALLSEND FOR SUNDERLAND WHEN A FORCE 8 WESTERLY GALE DROVE THE SS SIDEWAYS PULLING OVER THE STAG, WHICH SANK WITH LOSS OF 4 OF 6 CREW. PHOTO OF VESSEL. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE NE COAST, VOL.2, R YOUNG)

General Comments

PROBABLY PARTIALLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 56.256 N,1 10.882 W
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FAQ

Where is the STAG 5 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The STAG 5 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 56.256 N,1 10.882 W.

How deep is the STAG 5 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The STAG 5 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 54 56.256 N,1 10.882 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STAG 5 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the STAG 5 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the STAG 5 (PROBABLY) sink?

The STAG 5 (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 11, 1950.

When was the wreck of the STAG 5 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the STAG 5 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the STAG 5 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The STAG 5 (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the STAG 5 (PROBABLY)?

The STAG 5 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 148 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAG 5 (PROBABLY)?

The STAG 5 (PROBABLY) is classified as a tug.

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