Volunteer Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Volunteer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 14.093 N,0 18.502 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.234883
  • Longitude: -0.308367
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VOLUNTEER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 63.4 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 607
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 18, 1865
Original Detection Year 1865
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 23, 2016

Surveying Details

H1288/71 21.9.73 WK IS AT HORSE ROCKS, GRISTHORPE IN 541403N, 001815W. (PJ LASSEY, LTR DTD 9.2.73). NCA. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMENDED TO DEAD. 22.1.01 REMAINS LIE IN 5414.093N, 0018.502W [WGD] INTERMINGLED WITH 'JOHN RAY'. LOCATED BY SCARBOROUGH SAC IN 1969. SMALL BRONZE SIGNAL GUN, A NUMBER OR IRON PIGS AND A CRESTED SOUP LADLE RECOVERED. CREST WAS OF THE VOLUNTEER RIFLE BRIGADE, THE OWNER OF THE VESSEL AT ONE TIME HAVING BEEN THE LT COL OF THE 1ST MIDLOTHIAN RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. (R YOUNG). AMENDED LIVE. AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2016/00007250 23.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1861 BY MORTON & CO OF LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DONALD MCGREGOR & CO, LEITH. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LEITH FOR ROTTERDAM. CARGO GENERAL, CAST IRON INGOTS/PIGS. GROUNDED BETWEEN YONS NAB AND FILEY BRIGG. TOOK WATER AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the VOLUNTEER wreck located?

The VOLUNTEER wreck is located at coordinates 54 14.093 N,0 18.502 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VOLUNTEER?

The seabed around the VOLUNTEER lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the VOLUNTEER sink?

The VOLUNTEER sank on Feb 18, 1865.

When was the wreck of the VOLUNTEER discovered?

The wreck of the VOLUNTEER was discovered in 1865.

What country did the VOLUNTEER belong to?

The VOLUNTEER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VOLUNTEER carrying?

The VOLUNTEER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the VOLUNTEER?

The VOLUNTEER had a tonnage of 607 tons.

What type of wreck is the VOLUNTEER?

The VOLUNTEER is classified as a steam ship.

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