T S Webb Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
T s webb Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 53.688 N,0 58.575 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.894800
  • Longitude: 0.976250
Wreck Depth 21.8 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name T S WEBB
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 9 m
Draught 5.1
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 6.8
Orientation 175
Tonnage 828
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1871
Bottom Texture 4/6,7,17
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source research vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2016

Surveying Details

H3221/70 16.12.70 WK IN 505342N, 005842E. LEAST DEPTH ABOUT 14FMS. THOUGHT TO BE 'SIERRA BRAVIA', (RV CLIONE, 21.7.70). - NM 45/71. H3221/70 18.1.71 INITALLY THOUGHT TO BE 'SIERRA BRAVIA', BUT LATER CONSIDERED NOT TO BE. (H JONES, 14.1.71). AMEND TO WK 12FMS. BR STD. H4959/73 25.3.75 EXAM'D 12.7.74 IN 505338N, 005847E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 21.5MTRS, FOUL 22.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23 MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28.8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.2MTRS. LENGTH 120FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). AMEND TO SW 21.5MTRS. BR STD. H4551/76 10.11.76 DIVED ON IN 505340.7N, 005847.6E [EUR] USING DECCA. AN OLD STEAMER WITH A CARGO OF RAILS. (RISDON BEAZLEY REF 4/76 DTD 27.10.76, SURVEYED 1956). HH100/351/17 1.11.01 IDENTIFIED AS 'T S WEBB' BY STEERING BOSS. (T GOODFELLOW, EMAIL DTD 31.10.01). NCA. SEP 2015/000083464 13.2.16 EXAM'D 17.6.15; IN 5053.688N, 0058.575E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.8MTRS, GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 6.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 175/355. WK BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1870 BY RICHARDSON OF STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILKINSON & CO. SCREW PROPULSION. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR TAGANROG. CARGO IRON. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH UNIDENTIFIED VESSEL.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 53.688 N,0 58.575 E
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FAQ

Where is the T S WEBB wreck located?

The T S WEBB wreck is located at coordinates 50 53.688 N,0 58.575 E.

How deep is the T S WEBB and where exactly is it located?

The T S WEBB lies at a depth of about 21.8 meters and is located at coordinates 50 53.688 N,0 58.575 E.

How deep is the seabed around the T S WEBB?

The seabed around the T S WEBB lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the T S WEBB sink?

The T S WEBB sank on May 20, 1871.

When was the wreck of the T S WEBB discovered?

The wreck of the T S WEBB was discovered in 1970.

What country did the T S WEBB belong to?

The T S WEBB belonged to GB.

What cargo was the T S WEBB carrying?

The T S WEBB was carrying railway: stock and construction materials,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the T S WEBB?

The T S WEBB had a tonnage of 828 tons.

What type of wreck is the T S WEBB?

The T S WEBB is classified as a steam ship.

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