Where is the LONGHIRST wreck located?

The LONGHIRST wreck is located at coordinates 51 13.034 N,1 35.895 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LONGHIRST?

The seabed around the LONGHIRST lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

The LONGHIRST sank on Jun 2, 1901.

The wreck of the LONGHIRST was discovered in 1901.

The LONGHIRST was carrying coal.

The LONGHIRST had a tonnage of 2048 tons.

The LONGHIRST is classified as a merchant vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Longhirst Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	51 13.034 N,1 35.895 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 51.217233 Longitude: 1.598250
Water Depth	49 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	LONGHIRST
Type	merchant vessel
Flag	GB
Length	86.9 m
Width	11 m
Draught	7.3
Tonnage	2048
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	coal
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jun 2, 1901
Original Detection Year	1901
Last Detection Year	1994
Original Source	unknown
Surveying Details	11.12.70 SANK IN A POSN GIVEN AS BEING NEAR THE EAST GOODWIN LIGHT SHIP. NCA. POSN 511300N, 013600E FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/610/01 7.4.94 NOT LOCATED DURING DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER SEARCH. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 610). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2015/000235800 18.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, NOTHING FOUND IN M/B SURVEY. (CEFAS DS37 GOODWIN SANDS 2014). NFA. SEP 2018/000061842 19.7.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2017-2018. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). NFA.
Last Amended Date	Jul 19, 2018

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN STEAMSHIP 'SETUBAL' ON VOYAGE TYNE TO BARCELONA.

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