Northville (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Northville (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 24.452 N,3 24.609 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.407533
  • Longitude: -3.410150
Wreck Depth 29 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORTHVILLE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 92.7 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 14.4
Shadow Height 10.3
Orientation 120
Tonnage 2472
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0500.0,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK ABOUT 3.5M SE BY E OF BERRY HEAD. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H8109/38 20.12.38 WK IN 502423N, 032433W, 136.5DEGS, 6.38M FROM ST MARY'S CHURCH, BABBACOMBE. APPARENTLY A LARGE VESSEL. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11 IN GEN DEPTH 22FMS. (HMS GLEANER, 8.12.38). CHART AS WK 11FMS. BR STD. H2502/51 25.1.52 WK LOCATED IN 502425N, 032429W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16FMS. STANDS 30FT ABOVE SEABED. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). AMEND TO WK 16FMS [29MTRS] IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H5413/60 19.1.65 DIVED ON BUT NOT THOROUGHLY EXAM'D. VESSEL IS ON AN EVEN KEEL WITH HULL PROBABLY INTACT. WELL SILTED UP. NO TRACE OF EITHER RUDDER OR PROPELLER. (TORQUAY BSAC, 17.11.64). NCA. H2396/77 10.3.77 WK LOCATED IN 502425N, 032430W [OGB] USING DECCA. WK IS ABOUT 310FT LONG (BY SONAR 325FT; BY LINE 235FT; BY DIVERS 90FT). BEAM ESTIMATED TO BE 42FT, HATCHES 18 X 25FT. LIES UPRIGHT ORIENTATED WNW/ESE - BOW ESE. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED 95FT. STANDS ABOUT 30FT ABOVE GEN DEPTH OF 130FT. SCOURS UP TO 8FT DEEP ON EACH SIDE. HAS FOUR HOLDS AND IS BROKEN. PROPELLER MISSING. TWO ADMIRALTY-TYPE STOCKED ANCHORS AS SPARES AMIDSHIPS AND A MODERN ANCHOR IS FOUL IN ONE OF THE HOLDS. THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE WK OF NORTHVILLE BECAUSE OF DIMENSIONS AND CARGO. EXAM'D USING SONAR AND DIVERS. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 10.2.77). NCA. H1286/81/247 3.11.81 H1286/81/247 3.11.81 'SEVILLA' IDENTIFIED IN 502417N, 032248W [OGB]. SEE WK [18211]. AMEND TO 'NORTHVILLE' (POSSIBLY). H5982/82 4.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 502423N, 032424W [OGB] USING DECCA ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1 [1982 EDN]. NCA. H2923/83 26.9.84 EXAM'D 20.5.84 IN 502425N, 032433W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 28MTRS, FOUL AT 28.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.8 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.75MTRS, LENGTH 104MTRS, BEAM 11MTRS. EXCEPTIONALLY WELL PRESERVED WK. LIES 117/297DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEY, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2778/84. H2923/83 3.11.86 COAL RECOVERY OPS BY SALVAGE BARGE 'GENMAR 258'. LIKELY DURATION 5 DAYS. (EUROSALVE & W MARINE SURVEYORS, TELEXES 13.10.86). NCA. 2.5.13 EXAM'D 20.1.13 IN 5024.452N, 0324.609W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.7 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 500MTRS ALONG 025/205 DEGS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 14.4MTRS, HT 10.3MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT WITH SEDIMENT BUILT UP ALONG BOTH SIDES. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). BOWS SE, FWD HOLD COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 29MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 2, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY J REDHEAD & SONS, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LOWLANDS STEAM SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 240 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR DIEPPE. TORPEDOED BY UB-33. WHILST ON PASSAGE NEWPORT TO DIEPPE. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS SE, SCOUR RUNS 025/205 DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the NORTHVILLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NORTHVILLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 24.452 N,3 24.609 W.

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

The NORTHVILLE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 29 meters and is located at coordinates 50 24.452 N,3 24.609 W.

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

The seabed around the NORTHVILLE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the NORTHVILLE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NORTHVILLE (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 17, 1918.

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

The wreck of the NORTHVILLE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the NORTHVILLE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NORTHVILLE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NORTHVILLE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The NORTHVILLE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NORTHVILLE (POSSIBLY)?

The NORTHVILLE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2472 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORTHVILLE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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