Stangate Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Stangate Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 46.39 N,1 3.649 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.773167
  • Longitude: -1.060817
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STANGATE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 160
Tonnage 1289
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1942
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,270
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2002

Surveying Details

SANK IN 544630N, 010345W. H460/67 29.3.67 WK EXAM'D 14.6.66 IN 544622N, 010341W. SWEPT CLEAR AT 66FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 127 IN GEN DEPTH 154FT. SCOUR DEPTH 157FT. BEST A/S RETURN FROM SW. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 42/66). INS AS WK 21FMS. BR STD. 15.5.73 15.5.73 AMEND TO SW 20.1MTRS. NC 2567. H1921/77 25.4.77 H1921/77 25.4.77 EXAM'D 10.3.77 IN 544624N, 010334W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.0 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 7.9MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS. LIES 344/164 DEG, UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (HMS FOX, HI 46/77). AMEND TO WK 36MTRS. - NM 1093/77. H2534/74 29.11.79 H2534/74 29.11.79 WK IN 544622N, 010331W. POSN BY DECCA. REFERRED TO AS 'COAL WRECK'. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS, VOL 1). H6330/87 4.11.88 H6330/87 4.11.88 EXAM'D 5.9.88 IN 544623N, 010333W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [6 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 38.2, FOUL AT 38.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.9 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 46.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LYING INTACT 340/160 DEG. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM ALL DIR'NS. SCOUR TO W OF WK. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-DRAKEDENE '37, EX-EMSWORTH MANOR '36, EX-ELVET. BUILT IN 1912 BY W DOBSON & CO, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STANGATE SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 201HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE NE MARINE ENGINE CO, NEWCASTLE. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR PORTSMOUTH. CARGO COAL. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS AGIOS GEORGIOS.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the STANGATE wreck located?

The STANGATE wreck is located at coordinates 54 46.39 N,1 3.649 W.

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

The STANGATE lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 54 46.39 N,1 3.649 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STANGATE?

The seabed around the STANGATE lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the STANGATE sink?

The STANGATE sank on Dec 7, 1942.

When was the wreck of the STANGATE discovered?

The wreck of the STANGATE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the STANGATE belong to?

The STANGATE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the STANGATE carrying?

The STANGATE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the STANGATE?

The STANGATE had a tonnage of 1289 tons.

What type of wreck is the STANGATE?

The STANGATE is classified as a steam ship.

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