Battersea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Battersea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 26.97 N,0 22.757 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.449500
  • Longitude: -0.379283
Wreck Depth 46.58 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BATTERSEA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 65.5 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.7
Sonar Length 64.5
Sonar Width 9.8
Shadow Height 5.77
Orientation 80
Tonnage 860
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1918
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H4069/72 4.12.75 LOCATED IN 542703N, 002226W USING DECCA. NO 'ON TOP' SOUNDING OBTAINED. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). INS AS USC 28MTRS. BR STD. H6331/87 25.1.89 EXAM'D 5.7.88 IN 542658N, 002239W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.6-7.0MTRS. LIES 280/100DEG, UPRIGHT AND IN ONE PIECE. HIGH POINT, POSSIBLY A MAST, AMIDSHIPS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO WK 45MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/17 27.4.01 DIVED IN 1999. POSITIVELY IDENTIFED AS BATTERSEA BY THE BELL. UPRIGHT AND ON AN EVEN KEEL. INTACT FROM STERN TO MIDSHIPS. FROM BRIDGE FWD TO THE BOW THE WK IS COLLAPSED. SINGLE BOILER AND ENGINE. ENGINE ROOM IS VERY INTACT WITH CATWALKS AND DECKING STILL IN PLACE. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 23.5.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16 IN 5426.970N, 0022.757W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.58MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. LENGTH 64.5MTRS, WIDTH 9.8MTRS, HT 5.77MTRS, ORIENTATION 080/260 DEGS. WK APPEARS UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 23, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY W DOBSON & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GAS LIGHT & COKE CO. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 112HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENGINE CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. FOUNDERED AFTER COLLISION WITH THE NEWCASTLE REGISTERED SS WALTON. ONE MAN LOST.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, FWD PART COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the BATTERSEA wreck located?

The BATTERSEA wreck is located at coordinates 54 26.97 N,0 22.757 W.

How deep is the BATTERSEA and where exactly is it located?

The BATTERSEA lies at a depth of about 46.58 meters and is located at coordinates 54 26.97 N,0 22.757 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BATTERSEA?

The seabed around the BATTERSEA lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the BATTERSEA sink?

The BATTERSEA sank on Feb 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BATTERSEA discovered?

The wreck of the BATTERSEA was discovered in 1975.

What country did the BATTERSEA belong to?

The BATTERSEA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BATTERSEA carrying?

The BATTERSEA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BATTERSEA?

The BATTERSEA had a tonnage of 860 tons.

What type of wreck is the BATTERSEA?

The BATTERSEA is classified as a steam ship.

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