Durham Coast Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Durham coast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.015 N,3 1.581 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.433583
  • Longitude: -3.026350
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DURHAM COAST
Type steam ship
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 7, 1924
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 1924
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H3935/24 9.6.24 H3935/24 9.6.24 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 940YDS S BY 3/4 E OF NEW BRIGHTON FERRY STAGE. (MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD NOTICE 7.6.24). POSN 532600N, 030130W FOR FILING ONLY. H3935/24 12.6.24 H3935/24 12.6.24 SALVAGE IN PROGRESS. WK LATER REMOVED AND TAKEN TO EAST VITTORIA BERTH, BIRKENHEAD. (MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD LTR, 11.6.24). AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Feb 16, 2006

Circumstances of loss

10.6.24 OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COAST LINES. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH TANKER 'SUNOIL'. SCHOONER 'DIOLINDA' ALSO INVOLVED IN COLLISON, BUT UNDAMAGED. CARGO DISCHARGED INTO LIGHTERS, SOME FLOATING ABOUT RIVER. (LL, 10.6.24).

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FAQ

Where is the DURHAM COAST wreck located?

The DURHAM COAST wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.015 N,3 1.581 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DURHAM COAST?

The seabed around the DURHAM COAST lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the DURHAM COAST sink?

The DURHAM COAST sank on Jun 7, 1924.

When was the wreck of the DURHAM COAST discovered?

The wreck of the DURHAM COAST was discovered in 1924.

What cargo was the DURHAM COAST carrying?

The DURHAM COAST was carrying general and mixed goods.

What type of wreck is the DURHAM COAST?

The DURHAM COAST is classified as a steam ship.

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