Seagull Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Seagull Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 36.377 N,4 35.258 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.606283
  • Longitude: -4.587633
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEAGULL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 74.4
Sonar Width 10.3
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 86
Tonnage 976
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 8 MILES NE OF POINT LYNAS. (LLOYDS WW1SL). HH208/400/02 25.7.96 WK LOCATED IN 533622.7N, 043515.1W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.6 IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. LENGTH 74MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 088/268 DEGS. UPRIGHT AND MOSTLY INTACT. NO SCOUR. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1008, HI 705). BR STD. HH090/705/01 3.10.96 ABOVE DETAILS REPEATED. MEDIUM SIZED WK, MAINLY INTACT BUT SOME DETERIORATION AT THE E END. NO INDICATION OF SCATTERED DEBRIS. (NP 1008, HI 705). HH100/351/13 8.6.98 IDENTIFIED AS 'SEAGULL'. THE HULL IS UPRIGHT ALTHOUGH THE STERN IS COLLAPSING INTO A SCOUR. THERE IS A LARGE GUN ON THE STERN. HOLDS WELL SILTED. NO EVIDENCE OF CARGO. STANDS ABOUT 7MTRS FROM THE SEABED. (J SHAW, LTR DTD 2.6.98). NCA. 10.3.14 EXAM'D 16.11.13 IN 5336.377N, 0435.258W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 55.06 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 52.0 ON POSSIBLE MAST. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 74.4MTRS, WIDTH 10.3MTRS, HT 10.0MTRS. LIES 086/268 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. STERN SECTION WITH LENGTH 18.8MTRS BROKEN, LIES 108/288 DEGS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY LEACH & CO IN 1898. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MACKIE & THOMPSON. 184 NHP FOR 9 KNOTS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. CAPTAIN AND 19 MEN WERE KILLED. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR LIVERPOOL. GENERAL CARGO.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, E END (STERN) BROKEN OFF, LIES 108/288 DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the SEAGULL wreck located?

The SEAGULL wreck is located at coordinates 53 36.377 N,4 35.258 W.

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

The SEAGULL lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 53 36.377 N,4 35.258 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEAGULL?

The seabed around the SEAGULL lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the SEAGULL sink?

The SEAGULL sank on Mar 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SEAGULL discovered?

The wreck of the SEAGULL was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SEAGULL belong to?

The SEAGULL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SEAGULL carrying?

The SEAGULL was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SEAGULL?

The SEAGULL had a tonnage of 976 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEAGULL?

The SEAGULL is classified as a steam ship.

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