Steady Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Steady Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.669 N,0 3.614 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.777817
  • Longitude: 0.060233
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STEADY
Type boat
Flag GB
Length 41.1 m
Width 8.5 m
Orientation 58
Tonnage 758
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 17, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1942
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Sep 13, 2010

Surveying Details

H0686/40 2.4.41 OUTLINE OF WRECK, BREADTH 30FT. BOW DRIES 7FT. BOW POSN: 031DEGS, 800FT FROM NEWHAVEN BREAKWATER LT, STERN POSN: 058DEGS 150FT FROM BOW. MAST POSN: 058DEGS, 65FT FROM BOW. (NAVAL OFFICER IN CHARGE, NEWHAVEN). INS AS STF IN 504638N, 000342.5E [OGB]. - NM 757/41. H0686/40 12.9.42 FINAL LIFT OF 'STEADY' UNDERTAKEN AND WK REMOVED TO POSN EASTWARDS OF EAST PIER IN 3FT AT LW SPRINGS. VESSEL IS NO LONGER AN OBSTN. CONFIRMED VESSEL IRREPARABLE. (ADMIRALTY). DELETE. - NM 2004/42. H4959/73 24.3.75 NOT FOUND. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 56/74). NCA. H1965/76 3.12.80 NOTHING FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. LIFTED AND MOVED TO POSN EAST OF EAST PIER. LATER SOLD AND SCRAPPED.

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FAQ

Where is the STEADY wreck located?

The STEADY wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.669 N,0 3.614 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STEADY?

The seabed around the STEADY lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the STEADY sink?

The STEADY sank on Jul 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the STEADY discovered?

The wreck of the STEADY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the STEADY belong to?

The STEADY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the STEADY?

The STEADY had a tonnage of 758 tons.

What type of wreck is the STEADY?

The STEADY is classified as a boat.

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