White Swan (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
White swan (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 32.488 N,1 44.417 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.541467
  • Longitude: 1.740283
Wreck Depth 2.86 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 87.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 81.5
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 3.06
Orientation 95
Tonnage 2173
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4199/25 3.11.26 WK OF 'WHITE SWAN' SHOWN IN 523215N, 014425E.(SURVEY [C9544]). H443/30 NOT FOUND. (HMS FITZROY, 1929). H4471/55 24.8.55 EXAM'D IN 523227N, 014437E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 4, FOUL AT 6FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12 IN GEN DEPTH 16FT. SCOUR DEPTH 17FT. 300FT LONG, LYING 100/280DEGS. (ECES, 19.4.55). INS AS WK 0FMS 4FT. - NM 1975/55. H4167/59 31.5.60 AMENDED TO SW 0FMS 4FT. NC 1543. H3570/67 1.12.67 LOCALS ALLEGE THAT 'WHITE SWAN' IS STRANDED WK LYING IN 523323N, 014416E [SEE 10455]. (HMS ECHO, R-OF-S). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H4403/71 7.11.73 EXAM'D IN 523228N, 014439E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.2 IN GEN DEPTH 5.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH .8MTRS. (HMS ECHO). H4403/71 16.11.79 EXAM'D 22.7.79 IN 523221N, 014437E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.2 IN GEN DEPTH 5-5.4MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. (SOISS, HI 63B/79). BR STD. H2339/84 25.6.85 EXAM'D 30.4.85 IN 523227N, 014431E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.3 IN GEN DEPTH 5.5MTRS. SCOUR 6MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.1MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 70MTRS. LYING E/W WITH BUILD-UP OF SAND ON EITHER SIDE. (NP 1016, HI 249). BR STD. HH090/513/01 14.6.91 NOT LOCATED, BELIEVED COVERED. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 513). HH090/734/01 29.4.97 EXAM'D 26.3.97 IN 523227.5N, 014431.7E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 2.6MTRS, FOUL 2.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.9 IN GEN DEPTH 5.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 100/280DEGS. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN ONE PIECE, PARTIALLY BURIED, NO SCATTERED DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HI 734). BR STD. HH090/848/01 27.5.99 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 848). NCA. HH091/111/01 11.8.05 EXAM'D 9.4.05 IN 5232.487N, 0144.417E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.72 IN GEN DEPTH 5.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 82MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 280 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIED. SMALL BUILD UP OF SAND ON THE N SIDE. (NP 1016, HI 1111). NCA. SEP 2017/000186964 25.10.17 EXAM'D 25.10.17; WRECK LOCATED IN 5232.488N, 0144.417E [WGD.] LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.86MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. LENGTH 81.5MTRS, WIDTH, 25.0MTRS, HT 3.06MTRS, ORIENTATION 095/275 DEGS. WK MAINLY INTACT. [EGS, HI 1545.]. AMEND DW 3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY BLYTH SB CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY DIXON, SAMPLE & CO (SWAN LINE). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 219NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO LTD, STOCKON-ON-TEES. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR LONDON. DRAGGED ANCHORS AND WENT ASHORE. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 32.488 N,1 44.417 E.

How deep is the WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 2.86 meters and is located at coordinates 52 32.488 N,1 44.417 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 17, 1916.

When was the wreck of the WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY)?

The WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2173 tons.

What type of wreck is the WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY)?

The WHITE SWAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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