Bath City (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bath city (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 13.007 N,4 33.062 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.216783
  • Longitude: -4.551033
Wreck Depth 39.88 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BATH CITY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 94.5 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 9.7
Sonar Width 7.1
Shadow Height 2.2
Orientation 75
Tonnage 2431
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.9.44 WRECK IN 511312N, 043230W. (EG 11). 4202/44 NON-SUB IN 511330N, 043300W. (EG 11). H3526/44 15.11.44 POSN 511330N, 043300W. (PLYMOUTH LIST 15.11.44). H113/45 POSN 511330N 043300W. A GOOD SONAR CONTACT & GOOD POSN. LENGTH 113FT, HT 18FT. (C IN C PLYMOUTH). H5051/70 28.4.71 INS AS NDWPA. NC 1164. 6.10.72 AMEND TO USCPA 15FMS. NE 1179 & 1178. 14.2.73 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 1164. 4.5.78 AMEND TO WK 25MTRS IN 511330N, 043300W. NC 1178. HH090/798/01 11.1.00 EXAM'D 4.11.99 IN 5113.008N, 0433.059W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.2 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 22MTRS, WIDTH 7.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.2MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED SANDWAVES. PARTLY BURIED AT THE NW END OF THE CREST OF A LARGE SANDWAVE WHICH LIES NW/SE ACROSS THE AREA. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 798). AMEND TO WK 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/158/01 - SEP 2008/000063884 16.7.08 LOCATED 3.6.07 IN 5113.007N, 0433.062W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.84 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 9.7MTRS, WIDTH 7.1MTRS, HT 2.2MTRS. LIES 075/255 DEGS. STRONG MAGENTIC ANOMALY. APPEARS BURIED AT FOOT OF SANDWAVE. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). AMEND WK 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2025000058946 08.04.25 EXAM'D BY BDC; LOCATED IN 5113.007N, 0433.062W [WGD]. REVISED LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.88MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, REPROCESSED HI 1158, M/B DATA DTD 2007/2008). RETAIN NDW 39MTRS ABOVE.
Last Amended Date May 14, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHAS HILL & SONS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 312 HNP. STRUCK NEEDLE RK ON THE N SIDE OF LUNDY ISLAND IN DENSE FOG WHILE ON PASSAGE NEW YORK TO BRISTOL. FOUNDERED ABOUT 2 MILES OFFSHORE, NNE OF LT HO ON THE N END OF THE ISLAND. (LLOYDS; DOD).

General Comments

MAINLY BURIED AT FOOT OF SANDWAVE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 13.007 N,4 33.062 W
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FAQ

Where is the BATH CITY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BATH CITY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 13.007 N,4 33.062 W.

How deep is the BATH CITY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BATH CITY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 39.88 meters and is located at coordinates 51 13.007 N,4 33.062 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BATH CITY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BATH CITY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BATH CITY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BATH CITY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the BATH CITY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BATH CITY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BATH CITY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BATH CITY (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,grain.

What was the tonnage of the BATH CITY (POSSIBLY)?

The BATH CITY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2431 tons.

What type of wreck is the BATH CITY (POSSIBLY)?

The BATH CITY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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