Phare (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Phare (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 18.955 N,0 21.236 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.315917
  • Longitude: -0.353933
Wreck Depth 26.1 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PHARE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.3 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 77.8
Sonar Width 11.9
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 75
Tonnage 1282
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1917
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/06 2.3.93 WK, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 'LOBSTER', IN 541853N, 002129.5W. RADAR RANGES: 1.90M FROM SCARBOROUGH CASTLE ROCK, 4.45M FROM 'RC' (?). STANDS 2MTRS HIGH. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). NCA YET. HH090/730/01 17.11.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES IN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). IN VIEW OF PREVIOUS REPORT, INS AS USC 21MTRS IN PREVIOUSLY REPORTED POSN. BR STD. 1.4.09 THIS WRECK IS PROBABLY PHARE, IDENTITY BEING BASED ON LENGTH, MACHINERY DETAILS, POSN OF LOSS, A NUMBERED & DATED GUN SIGHT & GUN PLATE. (CARL RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 27.3.09) RECORD AMENDED TO PHARE (PROBABLY) SEE ALSO [5912]. SEP 2016/000007250 16.06.16 EXAM'D 20.02.16 IN 5418.955N, 0021.236W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. LENGTH 77.8MTRS, WIDTH 11.9MTRS, HT 6.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 075/255. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, FEATURE APPEARS MOSTLY BURIED WITH THREE EXPOSED SECTIONS. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND DW 26MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX- GROVELEA, EX- LADY FURNESS, BUILT 1906 BY BLYTH SHIPBUILDING CO.LTD., BLTYH, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 166HP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG. CO. LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GAS LIGHT & COKE CO. PASSAGE TYNE FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 35. 14 OF 18 CREW LOST. (SIBI)

General Comments

Mostly buried

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 18.955 N,0 21.236 W
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FAQ

Where is the PHARE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PHARE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 18.955 N,0 21.236 W.

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

The PHARE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 26.1 meters and is located at coordinates 54 18.955 N,0 21.236 W.

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

The seabed around the PHARE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the PHARE (PROBABLY) sink?

The PHARE (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 31, 1917.

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

The wreck of the PHARE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the PHARE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PHARE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PHARE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The PHARE (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PHARE (PROBABLY)?

The PHARE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1282 tons.

What type of wreck is the PHARE (PROBABLY)?

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