British Officer (After Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
British officer (after part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.749 N,1 24.107 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.012483
  • Longitude: -1.401783
Wreck Depth 11.76 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 134.1 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.4
Sonar Length 43.8
Sonar Width 16.5
Shadow Height 1.9
Orientation 88
Tonnage 6990
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01126/40 13.1.41 DW LIES 155.5DEG, 1.4C FROM TYNE N PIER LT, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 62/41. H01126/40 12.3.41 POSN NOW 166DEG, 810FT FROM N PIER LT, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G.10S, 067DEGS, 1.5C FROM WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - TFNM 554/41 & NM 543/41. H01126/40 28.5.41 AMEND BUOY POSN TO 070DEGS, 0.9C FROM WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - TFNM 1224/41. H01126/40 11.11.41 AMEND BUOY POSN TO 121DEGS, 1050FT FROM N PIER LT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 2668/41. H01126/40 17.12.41 LT BUOY NOW 147DEGS, 790FT FROM N PIER LT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2992/41. H01126/40 29.5.42 MOVE LT BUOY TO 132DEGS, 780FT FROM N PIER LT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - TFNM 1134/42. H01126/40 31.8.42 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 29FT [4FMS 4FT]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1868/42 & FNM 1886/42. H5415/51 11.10.51 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (AB SIGNAL 071041A). - NAVEAM 3600 ISSUED. 9.9.55 NOW SHOWN AS WK 4FMS 5FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1934. 26.6.72 NOW SHOWN AS WK 8.3MTRS [LAT]. NC 1934. H1944/86 3.11.86 LEAST E/S DEPTH NOW 10.8MTRS LYING 341DEG [T], 160MTRS FROM S PIER LTHO. (PORT OF TYNE AUTHORITY, SURVEY, DTD 1 & 9.9.86). GIVES POSN 550044.8N, 012411W [OGB]. - NM 3480/86. HH242/620/05 8.5.91 EXISTENCE OF WK CONFIRMED. (P OF TYNE SURVEYOR, TELECON DTD 24.4.91). NFA. HH090/796/01 5.1.99 OBSERVED ON ONE LINE OF SONAR LYING BETWEEN TYNE PIERS. NOT INVESTIGATED AS OUTSIDE SURVEY AREA. (GARDLINE, HI 796). NCA. 28.10.04 EUT POSN: 5500.752N, 0124.115W. NE 1934. HH091/177/01 & SEP 2007/000048948 2.7.07 EXAM'D 10.3.07 IN 5500.749N, 0124.107W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.13 IN GEN DEPTH 12.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 1.2MTRS. LIES 100/280DEGS. AREA OF DEBRIS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1177). AMEND WK 11.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 12.7.12 LOCATED 24.6.12 IN 5500.750N, 0124.110W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.33 IN GEN DEPTH 13.0MTRS NO SCOUR. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1359). NCA. RSDRA2024000103115 19.05.24 EXAM'D 27.05.2023; WRECK LOCATED IN 5500.749N, 0124.111W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.18MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. LENGTH 43.84MTRS, WIDTH 16.5MTRS, HEIGHT 1.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 088/268 DEGS. BROKEN UP VESSEL FULLY SUBMERGED. (HMS Magpie, (HI1748 - H525-4250). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 11.1MTRS. RSDRA2024000267373 03.09.2024 EXAM'D 10.09.2024; WRECK LOCATED IN 5500.749N, 0124.107W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.76MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. (PORT OF TYNE AUTHORITY). AMEND WK DEPTH 11.7MTRS. RSDRA2025000327140 27.06.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.79MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (PORT OF TYNE SURVEY, DTD 28.05.25). RETAIN WRECK 11.76MTRS. RSDRA2025000425410 12.09.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.87MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (PORT OF TYNE SURVEY, DTD 14.08.25). RETAIN WK 11.76MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY PALMERS CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH TANKER CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TWO TURBINES FOR 654BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SHEERNESS FOR THE TYNE. MINED WHEN ENTERING R TYNE AND WENT ASHORE INSIDE TYNE PIER. 5 MEN LOST. BROKE IN TWO WHEN BEING TOWED INTO HARBOUR. STERN SANK AND FORE PART WAS BEACHED. STERN PART LATER DISPERSED. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

Broken up vessel fully submerged

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FAQ

Where is the BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART) wreck located?

The BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART) wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.749 N,1 24.107 W.

How deep is the BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART) and where exactly is it located?

The BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART) lies at a depth of about 11.76 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.749 N,1 24.107 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART)?

The seabed around the BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART) sink?

The BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART) sank on Dec 1, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART) discovered?

The wreck of the BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART) belong to?

The BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART) carrying?

The BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART)?

The BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART) had a tonnage of 6990 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART)?

The BRITISH OFFICER (AFTER PART) is classified as a tanker.

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