Heathpool Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Heathpool Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.654 N,0 26.565 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.694233
  • Longitude: 0.442750
Wreck Depth 19.33 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEATHPOOL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.5
Sonar Length 63
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 975
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1899
Bottom Texture 4,1,17,7,6
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2015

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Heathpool is located in the English Channel at coordinates 50 41.654 N, 0 26.565 E. This underwater obstruction sits on a seabed of sand at a general depth of 24 meters with a least multibeam depth of 19.3 meters. The vessel measures 63 meters in length, 12 meters in width, and stands 4.5 meters high above the seafloor. First identified following the recovery of a ship's bell bearing the name Heathpool, recent surveys confirm the wreck remains a notable underwater site exhibiting a strong magnetic anomaly.

Surveying Details

HH100/351/07 9.7.01 DIVED IN 1995 IN 5041.622N, 0026.673E [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND. BELL RECOVERED BEARING THE NAME: HEATHPOOL. CINC REQUESTED. (G DOWD). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 29.4.04 AMENDED DEAD. SEE [20458]. SEP 2015/000083465 27.11.15 EXAM'D 30.06.15, WK SHOWN IN 5041.654, 0026.565E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.33MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND DW 19.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

IRON SS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMBTON COLLIERIES LTD. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 140HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR ST NAZAIRE. CARGO COAL. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH 'W T LEWIS'.

General Comments

DUPLICATE RECORD, SEE [20458]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 41.654 N,0 26.565 E
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FAQ

Where is the HEATHPOOL wreck located?

The HEATHPOOL wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.654 N,0 26.565 E.

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

The HEATHPOOL lies at a depth of about 19.33 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.654 N,0 26.565 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HEATHPOOL?

The seabed around the HEATHPOOL lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the HEATHPOOL sink?

The HEATHPOOL sank on Mar 31, 1899.

When was the wreck of the HEATHPOOL discovered?

The wreck of the HEATHPOOL was discovered in 1995.

What country did the HEATHPOOL belong to?

The HEATHPOOL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HEATHPOOL carrying?

The HEATHPOOL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HEATHPOOL?

The HEATHPOOL had a tonnage of 975 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEATHPOOL?

The HEATHPOOL is classified as a steam ship.

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