Coal Gas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Coal gas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 57.53 N,1 42.492 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.958833
  • Longitude: 1.708200
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COAL GAS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.4 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2257
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source other
Surveying Details 6.3.18 SUNK 5 MILES S BY W FROM SHIPWASH LTV. (MASTER VIA SNO HARWICH). 11.3.18 REPD 'BLOWN UP 0.5M E OF MY SHIP'. (PILOT OF TUSNASTABB IN TH LTR). H1543/18 15.3.18 POSN 515730N, 014236E. NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (HMS GANGES, HARWICH). H4139/76 11.1.77 NOT FOUND DURING CLOSE AREA DCS3 SEARCH (HMS BULLDOG & HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). DELETED. HH090/667/01 12.12.95 NOT LOCATED. DISPROVED. (OCEANICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2019/000272653 22.11.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2019. (CLINTON MARINE, HI1584). NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2000

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE.

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FAQ

Where is the COAL GAS wreck located?

The COAL GAS wreck is located at coordinates 51 57.53 N,1 42.492 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COAL GAS?

The seabed around the COAL GAS lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the COAL GAS sink?

The COAL GAS sank on Mar 5, 1918.

When was the wreck of the COAL GAS discovered?

The wreck of the COAL GAS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the COAL GAS belong to?

The COAL GAS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COAL GAS carrying?

The COAL GAS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the COAL GAS?

The COAL GAS had a tonnage of 2257 tons.

What type of wreck is the COAL GAS?

The COAL GAS is classified as a steam ship.