Marshall (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Marshall (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 37.008 N,0 10.977 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.616800
  • Longitude: 0.182950
Wreck Depth 11.4 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARSHALL (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 6.2
Sonar Width 2.3
Shadow Height 0.6
Tonnage 307
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1853
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2013

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Marshall shipwreck is an underwater obstruction located in the North Sea off the coast of England at coordinates 53 37.008 N, 0 10.977 E. This dived and surveyed site sits in a general water depth of 11 to 12.1 meters with a sand and broken shell seabed. The remains are well broken, featuring a least multibeam depth of 11.47 meters and standing approximately 0.63 meters high, with structural descriptions noting the boiler and engine standing proud of the seabed alongside a moderate magnetic anomaly.

Surveying Details

HH10/351/15 3.4.00 DIVED IN 5336.980N, 0011.101E [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 0.6MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. WELL BROKEN, WITH THE BOILER AND ENGINE STANDING PROUD OF THE SEABED. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED SAND & BROKEN SHELL. (K HEATH). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 6.9.13 EXAM'D 19.5.13 IN 5337.008N, 0010.977E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.47 IN GEN DEPTH 12.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 6.2MTRS, WIDTH 2.3MTRS, HT 0.63MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). SINGLE CONTACT, NO INDICATION OF WRECKAGE. AMEND FOUL 11.4MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1846 BY SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ELBE & HUMBER S NAVIGATION CO. COMPOUND ENGINES OF 80 RHP FOR 9 KNOTS. PRESUMED SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BARQUE WOODHOUSE WHILE ON PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR HULL. CREW OF 18 AND 30 PASSENGERS.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN, BOILER & ENGINE REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 37.008 N,0 10.977 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARSHALL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MARSHALL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 37.008 N,0 10.977 E.

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

The MARSHALL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 11.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 37.008 N,0 10.977 E.

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

The seabed around the MARSHALL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the MARSHALL (PROBABLY) sink?

The MARSHALL (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 26, 1853.

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

The wreck of the MARSHALL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2000.

What country did the MARSHALL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MARSHALL (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MARSHALL (PROBABLY)?

The MARSHALL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 307 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARSHALL (PROBABLY)?

The MARSHALL (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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