Runswick Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Runswick Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 32.789 N,5 3.394 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.546483
  • Longitude: -5.056567
Wreck Depth 17.4 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RUNSWICK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.6 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 109
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 118
Tonnage 3060
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details 21.4.18 21.4.18 POSN 5M OFF PADSTOW. (RA FALMOUTH TUG REPORT). POSN 3M N OF TREVOSE HEAD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H6391/19 H6391/19 POSN APPROX 503250N, 050330W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H6698/25 8.10.25 H6698/25 8.10.25 WK DISPERSED BY TH. (TH). BA 1178 H399/66 2.4.68 H399/66 2.4.68 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA. (WAR RECORDS BOOK). BA 1168. BR STD. 9.12.69 9.12.69 THE WK RUNSWICK LOCATED IN 503243N, 050318W. (R.DAVIES). NCA YET. 16.1.70 16.1.70 WK LIES ON NE SIDE OF QUIES ROCKS OFF TREVOSE HEAD NEAR PADSTOW. MAX DEPTH OVER WK AT LOW WATER IS 50FT. THE VESSEL IS COMPLETELY BROKEN. GREATEST OBSTRUCTIONS ARE THE 2 BOILERS ONE ON END PROTRUDING 15FT ABOVE THE GENERAL WRECKAGE. VESSEL BOUGHT BY A MR CAVILL OF NEWQUAY IN 1969 AND HAS SINCE BEEN EXTENSIVELY SALVAGED FOR NON FERROUS METALS. (CPO R LARNE). H399/66 12.8.70 H399/66 12.8.70 NOW CHARTED AS FOUL IN 503243N, 050318W. (R DAVIES & R LARNE, 1969 & 1970). NC 1168. 26.7.06 26.7.06 [EUT] POSN: 5032.749N, 0503.363W. BA 1168 [3RD EDN, JULY '02]. 23.11.11 23.11.11 LOCATED 13.12.10 IN 5032.789N, 0503.394W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.45 IN GEN DEPTH 20.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 109.0MTRS, WIDTH 16.0MTRS, HT 3.35MTRS. LIES 118/298 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 17.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY W GREY & SONS, WEST HARTLEPOOL FOR THE LONDON & NORTHERN SS CO. UNDER CHARTER TO THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 299 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE CENTRAL MARINE ENGINEERING CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR BARRY ROADS. TORPEDOED BY UB-109. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT TOW PARTED AND DRIFTED ONTO THE OUTER QUIRES ROCKS. (WAR RISK INSURANCE & LOSSES BOOKS BOT, DER KRIEG ZUR SEE & SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the RUNSWICK wreck located?

The RUNSWICK wreck is located at coordinates 50 32.789 N,5 3.394 W.

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

The RUNSWICK lies at a depth of about 17.4 meters and is located at coordinates 50 32.789 N,5 3.394 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RUNSWICK?

The seabed around the RUNSWICK lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the RUNSWICK sink?

The RUNSWICK sank on Apr 18, 1918.

When was the wreck of the RUNSWICK discovered?

The wreck of the RUNSWICK was discovered in 1918.

What country did the RUNSWICK belong to?

The RUNSWICK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RUNSWICK carrying?

The RUNSWICK was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RUNSWICK?

The RUNSWICK had a tonnage of 3060 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUNSWICK?

The RUNSWICK is classified as a steam ship.

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