Stanleigh Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Stanleigh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 36.014 N,3 29.228 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.600233
  • Longitude: -3.487133
Wreck Depth 16.3 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STANLEIGH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.1 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.4
Sonar Length 83.4
Sonar Width 12.5
Shadow Height 7.1
Orientation 140
Tonnage 1802
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1941
Scour Dimensions ,,002.3,
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4515/46 17.8.46 WK 42FT IN 533557N, 032900W. (HMS SEAGULL). H1893/64 11.3.68 EXAM'D IN 533558N, 032910W USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46 IN GEN DEPTH 70FT. SCOUR DEPTH 76FT. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 7/67). H3799/71 13.8.71 EXAM'D IN 533600N, 032912W USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 14.7MTRS, FOUL 14.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.8 IN GEN DEPTHS 21 TO 24 MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS. LENGTH 350FT. (HMS WOODLARK). 16.10.73 FIRST REPD IN 1946 BY HMS SEAGULL IN 533554N, 032900W, OR 115.5 DEG, 7.6M TO QUEENS FORT. SWEPT CLEAR AT 42FT. LEAST SOUNDING 43FT BY LEAD. GEN DEPTH 72FT. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H3838/86 20.5.88 EXAM'D 27.10.87 IN 533600N, 032909W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.3 IN GEN DEPTH 23.5MTRS.SCOUR DEPTH 25.8MTRS. HYDROSEARCH - HT 6.7MTRS, SHADOW HT 7.1MTRS. LENGTH 83.4MTRS, BEAM 12.5MTRS. LYING 140/320DEG WITH BOW SE. SHOALEST PART IS DAMAGED SUPERSTRUCTURE AT NW END. A HOLD IS DISCERNIBLE ON SONAR AMIDSHIPS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). H1311/88/53 30.11.88 DIVED. WK OF SMALL COASTER ABOUT 120FT LONG. BOW LIES UPSIDE DOWN TO NW AND STERN LIE ON PORT SIDE - PRESUMABLY SPLIT AT HOLD. GENERALLY VERY DETERIORATED. GUN LIES ON SEABED NEAR STERN. LEAST DEPTH AT HIGHEST POINT IS 15MTRS. GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 25MTRS. (S A RODGER, 27.10.88). NCA. 22.3.10 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS STANLEIGH, SUNK BY AIRCRAFT 11.1.41. DETAILS WRECKAGE CONFIRMED. (C MICHAEL, EMAIL DTD 21.3.10). NCA. SEP 2018/000209769 12.9.18 EXAM'D 07.08.2017 WK, LEAST DEPTH MBES 19.0MTRS IN POSN 55-35.9877N 3-29.1994W [WGD]. APPEARS TO BE IN A SIMILAR CONDITION TO 2015 SURVEY, APPROX. 80MTRS. LENGTH, 12MTRS WIDE, SITTING UP TO 5MTRS OFF THE SURROUNDING SEABED(JAMES FISHER MARINE SERVICES SURVEY FOR WESTMINISTER DREDGING LICENCE AREA 457, SEP 2018/000209769). RETAIN DEPTH IN SAME POSITION AND SAME VALUE. NCA RSDRA2024000160567 07.06.23 SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2023. (XOCEAN SURVEY DTD 2023). DEEPER THAN CHARTED. RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH 16.3MTRS ABOVE.
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2018

Circumstances of loss

EX-ERNST HUGO STINNES '11, EX-CORPATH '43, EX-PREKLA '37. BUILT IN 1912 BY SEEBECK, WESTERMUNDE, GERMANY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STANHOPE SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 186 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DEVONPORT FOR BARROW-IN-FURNESS. REQUISITIONED AS A COLLIER WAS PART OF A CONVOY WHEN ATTACKED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT AND HIT BY A SINGLE BOMB. LIMPED INTO LIVERPOOL BAY AND SANK. (SIBI).

General Comments

BOWS SE AND INVERTED, STERN ON PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the STANLEIGH wreck located?

The STANLEIGH wreck is located at coordinates 53 36.014 N,3 29.228 W.

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

The STANLEIGH lies at a depth of about 16.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 36.014 N,3 29.228 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STANLEIGH?

The seabed around the STANLEIGH lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the STANLEIGH sink?

The STANLEIGH sank on Mar 11, 1941.

When was the wreck of the STANLEIGH discovered?

The wreck of the STANLEIGH was discovered in 1946.

What country did the STANLEIGH belong to?

The STANLEIGH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the STANLEIGH?

The STANLEIGH had a tonnage of 1802 tons.

What type of wreck is the STANLEIGH?

The STANLEIGH is classified as a steam ship.

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