Tug Wreck Gb 52476
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
54 53.526 N,1 8.169 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 54 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Type | tug |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 11, 1950 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1999 |
| Original Source | diver |
| Surveying Details | HH100/351/15 28.10.99 HH100/351/15 28.10.99 LIES IN 5453.520N, 0108.070W [OGB]. LOCATED USING MAGNETOMETER. UPRIGHT AND TOTALLY INTACT EXCEPT FOR THE FUNNEL WHICH IS MISSING. SEABED SANDSTONE. GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. STERN SECTION IS COVERED IN TRAWL NETS. KNOWN LOCALLY AS 'STAG'. (R YOUNG, LTR DTD 26.10.99). INS AS NDW. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
WAS PULLED UNDER WHEN ASSISTING SS CITY OF MANCHESTER IN A FORCE 8 WESTERLY GALE. FOUR OF THE CREW OF SIX WERE LOST.
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54 53.526 N,1 8.169 W
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General Comments
STEEL HULL, UPRIGHT AND INTACT