Worksop Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Worksop Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 59.205 N,1 30.096 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.986750
  • Longitude: -1.501600
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WORKSOP
Type light ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 1931
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2025

Surveying Details

H8261/31 20.11.31 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS IN THE TYNE BETWEEN E BUOY OF NO.1 TIER, PELAW MAIN AND THARSIS SULPHUR & COPPER CO. LTD. QUAY. SUNK WITH THE STEAM LAUNCH 'WOODCOCK' [SEE 66516]. A WATCH VESSEL HAS BEEN INSTALLED CLOSE TO THE SUNKEN VESSELS. A BELL WILL BE SOUNDED IN FOG, MIST, FALLING SNOW OR HEAVY RAINSTORMS. (TYNE IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS NOTICE). NCA, POSN 545912N, 013000W FOR FILING ONLY. H261/31 9.12.31 RAISED AND REMOVED. (TYNE IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS LTR, DTD 4.12.31). AMENDED TO LIFT. RSDRA2024000103115 29.5.24 NOTHING SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2022. (HMS MAGPIE, HI 1748). NFA. RSDRA2025000118707 3.4.25 NOTHING SEEN IN M/B DATASET (2025). (PORT OF TYNE AUTHORITY, DTD 15/1/25). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED.

General Comments

SEE [66517]

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FAQ

Where is the WORKSOP wreck located?

The WORKSOP wreck is located at coordinates 54 59.205 N,1 30.096 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WORKSOP?

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

When was the wreck of the WORKSOP discovered?

The wreck of the WORKSOP was discovered in 1931.

What type of wreck is the WORKSOP?

The WORKSOP is classified as a light ship.

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