Sagacity Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sagacity Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.951 N,0 3.989 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.565850
  • Longitude: 0.066483
Wreck Depth 6.3 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAGACITY
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 46.6 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 490
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 1996

Simplified Wreck Survey

The SAGACITY shipwreck is located at coordinates 53 33.951 N, 0 3.989 E in the Humber Estuary, near the Spurn Head coastline. This steel wreck is lying on its side, positioned 550 yards from Bull Sand Fort and approximately 2 miles from the Spurn Lighthouse. Hydrographic survey data confirms the wreck site was swept to a depth of 23 feet.

Surveying Details

H0990/40 28.1.41 ST LYING ON SIDE 355DEGS, 550YDS FROM BULL SAND FORT. SHOWING 4FT ABOVE MLWS. (HMS BEAVER I, 30.10.40). - NM 179/41. H03318/41 17.12.41 DW IN 533357N, 0000405E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2991/41. H4984/47 13.10.47 NOW NDW. (HMS SCOTT). - NM 2660/47. H4984/47 28.1.48 POSN 533357N, 000405E, OR 247.75DEGS, 2.013M FROM SPURN LT HO. SWEPT TO 23FT. (HMS SCOTT 1946-1947). NC 1188. 29.8.96 SHOWN IN 533356N, 000405.5E ON HUMBER 8 [EDN 17]. NE 1188.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY G BROWN & CO, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F T EVERARD & SONS LTD. 5 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 72HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY NEWBURY DIESEL CO LTD. PASSAGE KING'S LYNN FOR THE TYNE. CARGO WHEAT. MINED. LATER DISPERSED.

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FAQ

Where is the SAGACITY wreck located?

The SAGACITY wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.951 N,0 3.989 E.

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

The SAGACITY lies at a depth of about 6.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.951 N,0 3.989 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAGACITY?

The seabed around the SAGACITY lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the SAGACITY sink?

The SAGACITY sank on Oct 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SAGACITY discovered?

The wreck of the SAGACITY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SAGACITY belong to?

The SAGACITY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAGACITY carrying?

The SAGACITY was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the SAGACITY?

The SAGACITY had a tonnage of 490 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAGACITY?

The SAGACITY is classified as a motor vessel.

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