Quaggy (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Quaggy (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 28.102 N,0 30.459 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.468367
  • Longitude: -0.507650
Wreck Depth 35.94 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUAGGY (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.7 m
Width 9.6 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 83.2
Sonar Width 9.6
Shadow Height 7.71
Orientation 155
Tonnage 993
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 11, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details 11.4.17 REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK 3M EAST FROM NORTH CHEEK OF ROBIN HOOD BAY. H4069/72 4.12.75 WK LOCATED IN 542812N, 003006W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS 21FT ABOVE SEABED. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). INS AS WK 33MTRS. - NM BLOCK. H6331/87 25.1.89 EXAM'D 11.8.88 IN 542807N, 003022W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 36.0, FOUL AT 36.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.0 IN GEN DEPTHS 40 TO 45MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEG, UPRIGHT, INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED BY A SAND WAVE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. HH100/351/09 6.6.95 INTACT AND UPRIGHT FROM STERN TO BRIDGE. TRIPLE EXPANSION AMIDSHIPS. GUN ON POOP DECK. SAND WAVE AT FWD HOLD POSN. PART OF BOW, SOME 7MTRS HIGH, APPEARS TO BE DETACHED, POSSIBLY ON OTHER SIDE OF SAND WAVE. ONE SINGLE BOILER THUS CANNOT BE HARROW [SEE 5987]. (A C JACKSON/RACEY). 30.8.01 EUT POSN: 5428.128N, 0030.469W. NE 134. 16.4.09 THIS WRECK IS PROBABLY QUAGGY. IDENTITY IS BASED ON MATCHING MACHINERY, LENGTH, STERN GUN & ATREFACTS RECOVERED. (C RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 14.4.09) SEP 2017/000002822 24.5.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16 IN 5428.102N, 0030.459W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 35.94MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. LENGTH 83.2MTRS, WIDTH 9.6MTRS, HT 7.71MTRS, ORIENTATION 155/335 DEGS. WK IS PARTLY BROKEN UP. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-GLENPARK. BUILT IN 1904 BY G BROWN & CO, GREENOCK. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 99HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE S METROPOLITAN GAS CO LTD. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 31. 2 OF 19 CREW LOST. (SIBI, SHIPWRECKS OF THE NE COAST, WRECKSITE.EU)

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FAQ

Where is the QUAGGY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The QUAGGY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 28.102 N,0 30.459 W.

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

The QUAGGY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 35.94 meters and is located at coordinates 54 28.102 N,0 30.459 W.

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

The seabed around the QUAGGY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the QUAGGY (PROBABLY) sink?

The QUAGGY (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 11, 1917.

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

The wreck of the QUAGGY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the QUAGGY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The QUAGGY (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the QUAGGY (PROBABLY) carrying?

The QUAGGY (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the QUAGGY (PROBABLY)?

The QUAGGY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 993 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUAGGY (PROBABLY)?

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

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