Ightham (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ightham (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.122 N,0 27.819 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.552033
  • Longitude: 0.463650
Wreck Depth 11.9 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag BRI
Length 72.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 19
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 85
Tonnage 1337
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1942
Scour Dimensions 012.0,000.0,000.3,180
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SANK IN 553300N, 002600E, APPROX. (WW2SL). H03404/42 14.11.42 MINED. WK LOCATED IN 533318N, 002730E. (FO HUMBER, 8.10.42). INS AS DW WITH G CAN, GPFL(2) G 10S, CLOSE N. - NM 2494/42. H03404/42 6.1.50 EXAM'D AFTER DISPERSAL. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 41, FOUL AT 43FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 48FT. SCOUR DEPTH 54FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1949). AMEND TO WK 7.25MTRS. - NM 2115/50. H03404/42 30.10.50 SWEPT CLEAR AT 43, FOUL AT 44FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48 IN GEN DEPTH 50FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1950). H595/58 2.6.58 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 2FT. NC 107. 8.8.63 AMEND WK 7FMS 1FT. NES 107, 1190. 23.6.75 AMEND TO SW 12.4MTRS. NC 107. HH090/593/01 6.1.94 EXAM'D 4.7.93 IN 533306.2N, 002755.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.2, FOUL AT 12.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.3 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. NO SCOUR. SMALL BURIED WK. LYING 085/265 DEG. DCS3 HT 2.3MTRS, LENGTH 15MTRS, BREADTH 5MTRS. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). - NM 477/94. SEP 2013/000180690 11.7.14 EXAM'D 28.12.13 IN 5333.122N, 0027.819E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.97 IN GEN DEPTH 14.0MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTR DEEP EXTENDS 12MTRS TOWARDS 180 DEGS. LENGTH 19MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL, PARTIALLY INTACT WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). AMEND WK 11.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-NEVILE '33, EX-WHARFDALE, EX-ABEVILLE, EX-EDWIN HUNTER. BUILT IN 1914 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HULL GATES SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 176HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE LONDON & SOUTHEND FOR SUNDERLAND. IN BALLAST. MINED. NO LIVES LOST.

General Comments

SMALL BURIED WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 33.122 N,0 27.819 E
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FAQ

Where is the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.122 N,0 27.819 E.

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

The IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 11.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.122 N,0 27.819 E.

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

The seabed around the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 7, 1942.

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

The wreck of the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) belonged to BRI.

What cargo was the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY)?

The IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1337 tons.

What type of wreck is the IGHTHAM (POSSIBLY)?

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

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