Riverside (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Riverside (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 42.195 N,4 0.87 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.703250
  • Longitude: -4.014500
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIVERSIDE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 10
Tonnage 154
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1905
Bottom Texture Silt
Scour Dimensions 0075.0,,000.9,045
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH276/420/03 19.8.98 EXAM'D IN 544211.7N, 040052.2E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.1MTRS. WILL BE SWEPT LATER. (NP 1008, FAX DTD 17.8.98). BR STD. HH090/728/01 10.11.98 EXAM'D 18.8.98 IN 544211.7N, 040052.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 22.1, FOUL 22.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.2 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.9MTR. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. INTACT ON FLAT SEABED. SCOUR EXTENDS 75MTRS TOWARDS 045 DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 728). UPRIGHT, INTACT. EXCELLENT SONAR TARGET WITH UPPERDECK DETAILS VISIBLE ON DCS3. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BR STD. 8.12.98 COULD POSSIBLY BE 'ADC 527'. (A CORKILL). HH100/351/17 10.8.01 DIVED IN 5442.210N, 0400.871W [WGD] USING GPS. LIES ON A SOFT, SILTY SEABED. FOUND TO BE A VERY OLD SS, WELL BROKEN, WITH SOME FISHING NET COVERAGE. THERE WAS MUCH COAL SCATTERED AROUND, SUGGESTING THAT THIS WAS THE CARGO. POOR VISIBILITY AND NETS PRECLUDED A FULLER INVESTIGATION. WRECKAGE AND CARGO LOOK CONSISTENT WITH 'RIVERSIDE'. (P HUTCHINSON, EMAIL DTD 9.8.01). AMEND TO RIVERSIDE (POSSIBLY). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 7, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J SHIELS OF BELFAST. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MARYPORT FOR STRANGFORD LOUGH. LEFT MARYPORT WITH 5 CREW UNDER COMMAND OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM MCKIBBIN. TOOK WATER IN HOLD IN FRESHENING N TO NW WIND. WIND LATER INCREASED TO STORM FORCE AND VESSEL TOOK DECIDED LIST. BEGAN TO SETTLE WHEN 6 MILES SE OF BURROW HEAD. CREW ABANDONED THE VESSEL BUT TOOK AN HOUR TO GET THE BOAT AWAY. CREW RESCUED BY ISLE OF WHITHORN LIFEBOAT.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT. UPPER DECK DETAIL VISIBLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 42.195 N,4 0.87 W
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FAQ

Where is the RIVERSIDE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RIVERSIDE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 42.195 N,4 0.87 W.

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

The RIVERSIDE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 54 42.195 N,4 0.87 W.

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

The seabed around the RIVERSIDE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the RIVERSIDE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RIVERSIDE (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 24, 1905.

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

The wreck of the RIVERSIDE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1998.

What country did the RIVERSIDE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RIVERSIDE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RIVERSIDE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The RIVERSIDE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RIVERSIDE (POSSIBLY)?

The RIVERSIDE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 154 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIVERSIDE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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