Summerfield Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Summerfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 28.028 N,1 47.215 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.467133
  • Longitude: 1.786917
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUMMERFIELD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 57.4 m
Width 8.7 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 20
Orientation 160
Tonnage 687
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 3, 2006

Surveying Details

SANK 2 MILES E FROM LOWESTOFT. (WW1SL). H3925/15 POSN 522804N, 014718E. BUOYED. TO BE DISPERSED. INS WK. - FNM 259/15. H4649/18 DISPERSED LEVEL WITH SEABED. GEN DEPTH 33FT. (TH LTR). H6834/21 10.11.21 SEARCHED FOR BUT NOT FOUND. (HMS FITZROY, 1921). DELETED. H7688/68 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEYS BY ISS IN 1972,1974,1975 & 1977. H2340/85 19.6.86 EXAM'D 30.4.86 IN 522800N, 014718E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.7 IN GEN DEPTHS 6 TO 12MTRS. NO SCOUR. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. THOUGHT TO BE WK MAINLY COVERED WITH SAND. ORIENTATION NOT DETERMINED. (NP 1016, HI 307). INS WK 9.7MTRS. BR STD. H3932/88 4.7.89 EXAM'D 14.5.89 IN 522758N, 014720E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 9.3, FOUL AT 9.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.3 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 12.6MTRS. NO SONAR SHADOW OBTAINED. BROKEN UP AND SPREAD OVER A AREA 30 X 30MTRS AND CLOSE TO A SHOAL BANK. PRODUCES SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 454). AMEND TO SW 9.3MTRS. HH090/546/01 7.7.92 EXAM'D 21.5.92 IN 522759.8N, 014720.5E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.7 IN GEN DEPTH 12.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS. WRECKAGE EXTENDS APPROX 30 X 25MTRS, ORIENTATED 160/340 DEG. LARGE MAG ANOMALY. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 546). HH090/664/01 5.7.95 EXAM'D 20.5.95 IN 522800N, 014719.5E [OGB] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 9.3, FOUL 9.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.7 IN GEN DEPTH 13.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. LARGE INTACT WRECK. (NP 1016, HI 664). HH090/688/01 25.4.96 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 688). NCA. HH090/735/01 6.5.97 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 735). NCA. HH090/767/01 30.6.98 LOCATED, NOT EXAMIMED. (NP 1016, HI 767). NCA.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE HH090/849/01 10.6.99 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY, NOT EXAMINED. GEN DEPTH NOW 7.5MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 849). AMENDED TO FOUL. BR STD. HH090/884/01 12.4.00 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 884). AMENDED TO ABEY. BR STD. HH090/941/01 11.6.01 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 941). NCA. HH090/999/01 10.5.02 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. GEN DEPTH 3.4MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 999). NCA. HH091/021/01 12.5.03 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1021). NCA. SEP 2006/000383662 3.11.06 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. NFS. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1164). AMEND DEAD. NCA. RSDRA2023000011569 03.02.23 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2022). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1762). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY DUBLIN DOCKYARD CO, DUBLIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ZILLAH SHIPPING & CARRYING CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 85HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GT YARMOUTH FOR DOUGLAS, IOM. CARGO COAL. MINED. THREE MEN LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 28.028 N,1 47.215 E
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FAQ

Where is the SUMMERFIELD wreck located?

The SUMMERFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 52 28.028 N,1 47.215 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUMMERFIELD?

The seabed around the SUMMERFIELD lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the SUMMERFIELD sink?

The SUMMERFIELD sank on Aug 13, 1915.

When was the wreck of the SUMMERFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the SUMMERFIELD was discovered in 1915.

What country did the SUMMERFIELD belong to?

The SUMMERFIELD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SUMMERFIELD carrying?

The SUMMERFIELD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SUMMERFIELD?

The SUMMERFIELD had a tonnage of 687 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUMMERFIELD?

The SUMMERFIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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