Firth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Firth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 14.387 N,1 47.489 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.239783
  • Longitude: 1.791483
Wreck Depth 24.33 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FIRTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 48.8 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 27
Sonar Width 7.6
Shadow Height 1.8
Orientation 102
Tonnage 406
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 25, 1915
Bottom Texture 4,1
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK 9 MILES N OF SHIPWASH. (LLOYDS). H3747/15 POSN 521400N, 015000E, APPROX. H4282/26 14.10.26 INS NDW(PA) (1915) IN 521400N, 015000E. H4167/59 1.6.60 INS AS NDWPA. NC 1543. H3273/61 10.9.62 LOCATED IN 521420N, 014731E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 84 IN GEN DEPTH 92FT. (HMS SCOTT, HI 19 & 20/62). AMEND POSN. LC 1543. 17.3.70 AMEND TO WK 13FMS. NE 1543. 31.7.74 AMEND TO WK 25.5MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. HH090/564/01 21.1.93 LOCATED 12.11.92 IN 521422.5N, 014735.6E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOPS]. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (NP 1016, HI 564). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/564/01 12.8.93 EXAM'D 27.6.93 IN 521421.5N, 014735.7E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.8 IN GEN DEPTH 25.6 TO 27MTRS. NO SCOUR. SMALL WK LYING 080/260 DEG AND PROBABLY PARTIALLY BURIED IN SANDWAVE. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 564). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091759 24.8.17 EXAM'D 10.12.16; IN 5214.387N, 0147.489E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.33MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 27MTRS, WIDTH 7.6MTRS, HEIGHT 1.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 102/282 DEGS. WRECK IS ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED WITHIN A SANDWAVE. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANDREW ABERCROMBY, ABERDEEN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE TREPORT FOR ABERDEEN. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK. FOUR LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the FIRTH wreck located?

The FIRTH wreck is located at coordinates 52 14.387 N,1 47.489 E.

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

The FIRTH lies at a depth of about 24.33 meters and is located at coordinates 52 14.387 N,1 47.489 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FIRTH?

The seabed around the FIRTH lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the FIRTH sink?

The FIRTH sank on Jul 25, 1915.

When was the wreck of the FIRTH discovered?

The wreck of the FIRTH was discovered in 1915.

What country did the FIRTH belong to?

The FIRTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FIRTH carrying?

The FIRTH was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FIRTH?

The FIRTH had a tonnage of 406 tons.

What type of wreck is the FIRTH?

The FIRTH is classified as a steam ship.

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