Steepholm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Steepholm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.177 N,3 39.87 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.452950
  • Longitude: -3.664500
Wreck Depth -4.02 m
Water Depth -4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STEEPHOLM
Type dredger
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 532
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1968
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2018

Surveying Details

H2498/50 11.10.68 STRANDED WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE AT HW. (TH PORTHCAWL). INS AS ST IN 512715N, 033930W [OGB]. BR STD. H2498/50 10.2.69 POSN: 512712N, 033939W [OGB]. (TH, DTD 13.2.69). OWNERS REPORT VESSEL BREAKING UP. (LLOYDS VOL.195). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/522/01 5.3.92 ONLY THE BOILER AND SOME WIDESPREAD DEBRIS REMAINS, SPREAD OVER AN AREA 100MTRS RADIUS ON TUSKER ROCK. HIGHEST PART STANDS ABOUT 1MTR ABOVE THE ROCK AND IS CLEARLY VISIBLE AT LW. IT DOES NOT STAND AS HIGH AS SOME SECTIONS OF THE ROCK. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 522). NCA. 29.9.05 EUT POSN: 5127.228N, 0339.723W. NE 1169. SEP 2018/000204444 22.2.18 EXAM'D 22.2.18. WRECK IS POORLY DEFINED AND IN THREE MAIN PIECES. SOUTHERN SECTION, SHOALEST POINT OF WRECK AT 5127.177N, 0339.870W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DRIES -4.02MTRS IN GEN DEPTH -4.0MTRS. LENGTH 61.8MTRS, WIDTH 10.3MTRS, HT 2.0MTRS. ORIENTATION 037/217 DEGS. DEBRIS FIELD TOWARDS 035DEGS. NORTHERN SECTION OF WK AT 5127.249N, 0339.774W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DRIES -3.25MTRS IN GEN DEPTH -2.6MTRS. LENGTH 21.8MTRS, WIDTH 10.9MTRS, HT 1.3MTRS. ORIENTATION 032/212 DEGS. (TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS LTD, HI 1501). AMEND TO DISTRIBUTED REMAINS OF WRECK DRIES -4.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1950 BY C HILL & SONS LTD., BRISTOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOLMS SAND & GRAVEL CO., LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM BARRY FOR SWANSEA. RAN AGROUND ON TUSKER ROCK AFTER HER PUMPING & LIGHTING EQUIPMENT FAILED DURING A GALE. CREW OF SEVEN RESCUED. LOOTED AND STRIPPED OF HER COPPER & BRASS FITTINGS. (SIBI [PHOTO OF STRANDED VESSEL] & MSD).

General Comments

Not for charting, controlling depth -6.6m close by.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 27.177 N,3 39.87 W
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FAQ

Where is the STEEPHOLM wreck located?

The STEEPHOLM wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.177 N,3 39.87 W.

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

The STEEPHOLM lies at a depth of about -4.02 meters and is located at coordinates 51 27.177 N,3 39.87 W.

When did the STEEPHOLM sink?

The STEEPHOLM sank on Oct 3, 1968.

When was the wreck of the STEEPHOLM discovered?

The wreck of the STEEPHOLM was discovered in 1968.

What country did the STEEPHOLM belong to?

The STEEPHOLM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the STEEPHOLM carrying?

The STEEPHOLM was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the STEEPHOLM?

The STEEPHOLM had a tonnage of 532 tons.

What type of wreck is the STEEPHOLM?

The STEEPHOLM is classified as a dredger.

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