Reading Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Reading Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 23.81 N,5 25.18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.396833
  • Longitude: -5.419667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name READING
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 87.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2043
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1913
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1913
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details 23.2.70 23.2.70 WRECKAGE CONSISTS OF SCATTERED PLATES, MASTS, ETC. LYING IN E/W ORIENTATION, BOW TO THE ROCKS. (K BIALOWAS, PORTAFERRY, CO. DOWN LTR, DTD 17.2.70). POSN 542348N, 052506W FOR FILING ONLY. 23.9.13 23.9.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1377). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY PALMERS' CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHN CORY & SONS. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 243 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SEVILLE FOR THE CLYDE. STRUCK THE SOUTH RKS. STRANDED, BECAME TOTAL LOSS. (SIBI & K BIALOWAS LTR).

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FAQ

Where is the READING wreck located?

The READING wreck is located at coordinates 54 23.81 N,5 25.18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the READING?

The seabed around the READING lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the READING sink?

The READING sank on Nov 5, 1913.

When was the wreck of the READING discovered?

The wreck of the READING was discovered in 1913.

What country did the READING belong to?

The READING belonged to GB.

What cargo was the READING carrying?

The READING was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the READING?

The READING had a tonnage of 2043 tons.

What type of wreck is the READING?

The READING is classified as a steam ship.

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