Hazard (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hazard (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 25.155 N,1 30.603 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.419250
  • Longitude: -1.510050
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAZARD (PROBABLY)
Type tug
Flag GB
Sonar Length 29
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 67
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1892
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0061.0,,000.0,347
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/01 27.10.89 HH100/351/01 27.10.89 SMALL IRON WK DIVED 26/27.9.89 IN 552509.5N, 013036W [OGB] IN DEPTH OF 130FT. 60 TO 100FT LONG, 3 CYLINDER STEAM ENGINE, SINGLE BOILER, SINGLE 4-BLADED IRON PROP, 1 WINCH (MAKER - CLARKE CHAPMAN, GATESHEAD). WELL BROKEN UP AND LYING ON HARD SEABED OF SHINGLE AND ROCK. BOILER STANDS 12 TO 15FT HIGH, ENGINE 8 TO 10FT. THOUGHT LOCALLY TO BE S TUG HAZARD WHICH FOUNDERED 2.12.1892. (D COX/L BUTTON, 29.9.89). CHART AS USC 28MTRS. BR STD. HH090/843/01 24.12.99 HH090/843/01 24.12.99 EXAM'D 5.7.99 IN 5525.155N, 0130.603W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 33.2, FOUL 33.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.0 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. NO SCOUR DEPTH SEEN ON E/S BUT APPEARS TO LEAD 347 DEGS FOR 61MTRS FROM DCS3 RECORD. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED ROCK WITH SAND VENEER. WELL BROKEN WITH SCATTERED DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO SW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 24, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1873. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A BAIN, NORTH SHIELDS. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NORTH SHIELDS FOR TOWAGE AND RETURN. FOUNDERED IN NW FORCE 5, THOUGHT TO BE FROM A HEAVY LEAK FROM THE MAIN ENGINE. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 25.155 N,1 30.603 W
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FAQ

Where is the HAZARD (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HAZARD (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 25.155 N,1 30.603 W.

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

The HAZARD (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 55 25.155 N,1 30.603 W.

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

The seabed around the HAZARD (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the HAZARD (PROBABLY) sink?

The HAZARD (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 2, 1892.

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

The wreck of the HAZARD (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1989.

What country did the HAZARD (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HAZARD (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HAZARD (PROBABLY)?

The HAZARD (PROBABLY) is classified as a tug.

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