Sandsend (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sandsend (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 56.892 N,7 29.538 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.948200
  • Longitude: -7.492300
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANDSEND (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 105.6 m
Width 15.1 m
Draught 7.8
Sonar Length 98
Sonar Width 70
Shadow Height 1.8
Orientation 90
Tonnage 3814
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1917
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source diver
Surveying Details TORPEDOED 6 MILES SE BY E OF MINE HEAD. 3 LIVES LOST. (WW1SL). H6907/29 H6907/29 NCA. POSN VAGUE. H03603/55 11.11.55 H03603/55 11.11.55 INS ON NC 8964. 10.2.71 10.2.71 AMEND TO NDWPA. LC 1824. 5.12.77 5.12.77 AMEND TO USCPA 30TRS. NC 2049. HH284/450/02 8.2.96 HH284/450/02 8.2.96 WK LOCATED IN 515653.7N, 072931.3W ?WGD]. COULD BE SANDSEND. (M O RIORDAN). AWAIT FURTHER. NCA. HH282/450/02 28.2.96 HH282/450/02 28.2.96 LOCATED IN 515653.7N, 072931.3W [WGD]. LIES E/W IN DEPTH OF 27 FATHOMS. WELL BROKEN UP AND BOILERS RISE 12 FEET FROM THE BOTTOM. THE SEA BED HAS BUILT UP ABOUT 5 FEET ON THE S SIDE OF THE WK. WK SEEMED TO BE SPLIT AMIDSHIPS WITH THE BOW A DISTANCE AWAY. LOT OF NET ON THE N SIDE BECAUSE PLATING HAS COME AWAY, EXPOSING THE RIBS. (M O RIORDAN, LTR DTD 14.2.96). INS AS USC 43MTRS. - NM 1168/96. 20.10.09 SEP 2009/000148415 20.10.09 LOCATED IN 5156.892N, 0729.538W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.2 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 98MTRS, WIDTH APPROX 70MTRS, HT 1.8MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. (SEABED DATA CENTRE EXAMINATION OF GSI SURVEY CV07_02 DTD SEP-OCT 2007). AMEND WK 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 21, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY W GREY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PYMAN SS CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 321 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CENTRAL MARINE ENGINE WORKS, WEST HARTELPOOL. PASSAGE BARRY FOR QUEENSTOWN. TOEPEDOED BY UC-48. THREE MEN LOST. (SII).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, BOILERS HIGHEST PT, ?BOWS E

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 56.892 N,7 29.538 W
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FAQ

Where is the SANDSEND (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SANDSEND (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 56.892 N,7 29.538 W.

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

The SANDSEND (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 51 56.892 N,7 29.538 W.

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

The seabed around the SANDSEND (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the SANDSEND (PROBABLY) sink?

The SANDSEND (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 16, 1917.

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

The wreck of the SANDSEND (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1996.

What country did the SANDSEND (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SANDSEND (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SANDSEND (PROBABLY) carrying?

The SANDSEND (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the SANDSEND (PROBABLY)?

The SANDSEND (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3814 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANDSEND (PROBABLY)?

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

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