Humbergate (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Humbergate (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.758 N,5 11.043 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.579300
  • Longitude: -5.184050
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HUMBERGATE (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 35.9 m
Width 7.7 m
Sonar Length 15
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 116
Tonnage 200
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sawdust/wood chips,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1963
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field 0180.0,000
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3932/63 23.10.63 H3932/63 23.10.63 SANK APROX 6-7 MILES W BY S OF TREVOSE HD. (LL). POSN APPROX 503300N, 051300W. NCA. 14.11.72 14.11.72 NOW CHARTED AS USCPA 15FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. 4.5.78 4.5.78 AMEND TO USCPA 35MTRS. NC 1178. HH220/470/02 6.1.98 HH220/470/02 6.1.98 DIVED IN 10.97 IN 503445N, 051103W [WGD] USING GPS. SMALL MOTORSHIP OF APPROX 300 TONS. STERN BRIDGE WITH LETTERS 'EH' OR 'UE' IN TRIANGLE. HT ABOVE SEABED 6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. VESSEL EMPTY, CARGO GONE. (G POUND, TELECON 31.12.97). INS AS USC 48MTRS. - NM 419/98. HH090/799/01 8.9.00 HH090/799/01 8.9.00 EXAM'D 15.4.00 IN 5034.758N, 0511.043W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.0 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LIES 116/296 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT & INTACT BUT FOR THE BOW WHICH LIES 180MTRS TO THE N. NO DEBRIS CLOSE TO WK. LOCAL DIVERS NOTED THE LETTERS 'HG' ON THE WHEELHOUSE AND BELIEVE THE WK TO BE THE 'HUMBERGATE'. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY CLELANDS SB CO LTD. SANK AFTER CARGO OF GRANITE CHIPPINGS SHIFTED CAUSING A LIST IN STRONG TO GALE FORCE WINDS. PASSAGE PORTHOUSTOCK FOR BRISTOL.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT EXCEPT FOR BOW SECTION

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 34.758 N,5 11.043 W
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FAQ

Where is the HUMBERGATE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HUMBERGATE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.758 N,5 11.043 W.

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

The HUMBERGATE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.758 N,5 11.043 W.

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

The seabed around the HUMBERGATE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the HUMBERGATE (PROBABLY) sink?

The HUMBERGATE (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 2, 1963.

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

The wreck of the HUMBERGATE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the HUMBERGATE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HUMBERGATE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HUMBERGATE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HUMBERGATE (PROBABLY) was carrying sawdust/wood chips,stone.

What was the tonnage of the HUMBERGATE (PROBABLY)?

The HUMBERGATE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 200 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUMBERGATE (PROBABLY)?

The HUMBERGATE (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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