Novocastrian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Novocastrian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 25.93 N,1 50.39 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.432167
  • Longitude: 1.839833
Wreck Depth 17.43 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NOVOCASTRIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.6 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 59
Sonar Width 20.8
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 106
Tonnage 1151
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 5, 1915
Bottom Texture 4/1
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H3211/17 26.5.17 REPD SUNK 3.5M SE BY E FROM LOWESTOFT IN 522555N, 015031E. LEAST DEPTH OVER WRECK 45FT. BEING DISPERSED. (TH). - FNM 382/17. H8469/31 27.8.51 LUCAS WIRE DRIFT SWEEP SMLS 325 AND 323 28.6.51 IN 522554N, 015032E USING HSA. CLEAR AT 53FT, FOUL AT 55FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 64FT IN GEN DEPTH 72FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEA BED 19FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 20.8.51). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 5FT. BR STD. H6285/69 27.1.70 NOT FOUND BY KH DURING PIPE TOWING SURVEY USING MAGNETOMETER E/S AND SIDE SCAN SONAR. (KH LTR 15.6.70, SURVEY [K5733/2]). NCA. 31.7.74 NOW CHARTED AS SW 15.8 MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H1942/80 31.8.82 EXAM'D 24.2.82 IN 522554N, 015031E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.1 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 4.7MTRS, LENGTH 64.3MTRS, BEAM 8.5MTRS. BURIED IN CREST OF LARGE SANDWAVE. LYING UPRIGHT WITH BOWS BLOWN OFF. HAS SMALL HIGH POINT, PROBABLY FUNNEL, AMIDSHIPS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). AMEND TO WK 17.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. R/P. SEP 2016/000091758 24.7.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16 IN 5225.930N, 0150.390E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 17.43MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 59MTRS, WIDTH 20.8MTRS, HEIGHT 3.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 106/286 DEGS. WRECK IS ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED IN SANDWAVE. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 17.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LONDON TO NEWCASTLE. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the NOVOCASTRIAN wreck located?

The NOVOCASTRIAN wreck is located at coordinates 52 25.93 N,1 50.39 E.

How deep is the NOVOCASTRIAN and where exactly is it located?

The NOVOCASTRIAN lies at a depth of about 17.43 meters and is located at coordinates 52 25.93 N,1 50.39 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NOVOCASTRIAN?

The seabed around the NOVOCASTRIAN lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the NOVOCASTRIAN sink?

The NOVOCASTRIAN sank on Oct 5, 1915.

When was the wreck of the NOVOCASTRIAN discovered?

The wreck of the NOVOCASTRIAN was discovered in 1915.

What country did the NOVOCASTRIAN belong to?

The NOVOCASTRIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NOVOCASTRIAN carrying?

The NOVOCASTRIAN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NOVOCASTRIAN?

The NOVOCASTRIAN had a tonnage of 1151 tons.

What type of wreck is the NOVOCASTRIAN?

The NOVOCASTRIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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