Friargate (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Friargate (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 5.102 N,1 43.564 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.085033
  • Longitude: 1.726067
Wreck Depth 23.13 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 38.4 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 31.9
Sonar Width 7.9
Shadow Height 3.1
Orientation 115
Tonnage 264
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1915
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 071.5,,002.9,026.0
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details SANK 4 MILES E OF ORFORDNESS. (WWISL). H4139/76 21.12.76 EXAM'D 28.9.76 IN 520506N, 014337.2E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 22.9, FOUL 23.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.9 IN GEN DEPTH MTRS. SCOUR 26.4MTRS. A VERY SMALL WRECK, 40MTRS X 20MTRS APPROX. LYING NE/SW. SCOUR ON SOUTHERN AND SOUTH-EASTERN SIDES. NO BREAK UP. (HMS BULLDOG & HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). INS AS SW 22.9MTRS. BR STD. H5363/81 27.11.81 LOCATED IN 520507N, 014337E [EUR]. LENGTH 50MTRS, SONAR HT 1.5MTRS. LYING 110/280 DEGS. (BT TELECOM CABLE ROUTE SURVEY, SEPT 81). NCA. H2917/83 28.3.85 EXAM'D 11.12.84 IN 520505N, 014342E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.3 IN GEN DEPTH 25 TO 27MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 26.5MTRS. A SMALL WK. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (SOISS, HI 196). NCA. SEP 2012/000212161 14.1.12 WK LOCATED IN 5205.102N, 0143.550E [WGD]. HT 2.9MTRS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (EAST ANGLIA OFFSHORE WIND LTD, REPORT BY EMU LTD DTD 12.6.12). NOT VISIBLE IN DIGITAL DATA. RETAIN SW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000091759 23.8.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16; IN 5205.102N, 0143.564E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.13MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS, LENGTH 31.9MTRS, WIDTH 7.9MTRS, HEIGHT 3.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 115/295 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 71.5MTRS, 2.9MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 026 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY CRABTREE & CO, GT YARMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A CHESTER, MIDDLESBROUGH. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. CARGO 225 TONS LOAM. MINED. TWO MEN LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 5.102 N,1 43.564 E
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FAQ

Where is the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 5.102 N,1 43.564 E.

How deep is the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 23.13 meters and is located at coordinates 52 5.102 N,1 43.564 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 3, 1915.

When was the wreck of the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY)?

The FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 264 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY)?

The FRIARGATE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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