Denham (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Denham (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 53.423 N,1 8.649 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.890383
  • Longitude: -1.144150
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DENHAM (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 64
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 1.1
Orientation 60
Tonnage 869
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1894
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details FOUNDERED 6 MILES NE OF SEAHAM HARBOUR. H6330/87 15.7.88 H6330/87 15.7.88 WK 45.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48.3MTRS IN 545325N, 010833W. (GARDLINE, TELEX 19.7.88, HI 414A). NCA YET. H6330/87 14.11.88 H6330/87 14.11.88 EXAM'D 6.6.88 IN 545325N, 010833W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER 7 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.7 IN GEN DEPTH 48.3MTRS. SCOUR 48.7MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.1MTRS, LENGTH 64MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEG, APPARENTLY PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). BR STD. 26.3.07 26.3.07 THIS IS PROBABLY DENHAM. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 25.3.07). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1878 BY WIGHAM, RICHARDSON LTD, NEWCASTLE-UOPN-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J H REAH OF NEWCASTLE. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 98NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM SEAHAM. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH DANISH SS ROLF.

General Comments

PROBABLY PARTLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 53.423 N,1 8.649 W
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FAQ

Where is the DENHAM (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DENHAM (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 53.423 N,1 8.649 W.

How deep is the DENHAM (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DENHAM (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 54 53.423 N,1 8.649 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DENHAM (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the DENHAM (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the DENHAM (PROBABLY) sink?

The DENHAM (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 22, 1894.

When was the wreck of the DENHAM (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DENHAM (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the DENHAM (PROBABLY) belong to?

The DENHAM (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DENHAM (PROBABLY) carrying?

The DENHAM (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DENHAM (PROBABLY)?

The DENHAM (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 869 tons.

What type of wreck is the DENHAM (PROBABLY)?

The DENHAM (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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