Seaham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Seaham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 49.719 N,1 40.458 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.828650
  • Longitude: 1.674300
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEAHAM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 3
Tonnage 535
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1877
Bottom Texture 17/4,6
Scour Dimensions 065.0,,003.0,175.0
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1952/80 22.6.82 WK LOCATED IN 524942N, 014034E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.5 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS. (ISS, HI 22). IN AS WK 21MTRS. BR STD. H1952/80 27.1.83 EXAM'D 2.6.82 IN 524942N, 014034E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.3, FOUL AT 23.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 26 TO 27MTRS. SCOUR 2 TO 3MTRS DEEP TO NW & NE OF WK. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LYING, APPARENTLY INTACT, 010/190 DEGS, WITH HIGHEST PART AT S END. (SOISS, HI 22). AMEND TO SW 23.3MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/01 27.3.91 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS WK OF COLLIER SEAHAM. STANDS APPROX 5MTRS HIGH AND IS INTACT EXCEPT WHERE SUPERSTRUTURE HAS COLLAPSED INTO HULL. (R W HICKINBOTTOM, 24.2.91). HH100/351/11 17.6.96 WK LIES UPRIGHT WITH NO DECK OR SUPERSTRUCTURE. ON SHINGLE SEABED. (T MASON). SEP 2015/000041896 21.5.15 EXAM'D 18.10.14 IN 5249.719N, 0140.458E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.57MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3MTRS, EXTENDS 65MTRS TOWARDS 175 DEGREES. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 5MTRS. LIES 003/183 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1427). AMEND DW 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 21, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1870 T W SMITH & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GOOLE SHIPPING CO. ONE BOILER, TWO QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 80HP, TWIN SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE NE MARINE ENGINEERING CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE GOOLE FOR GHENT. CARGO COAL. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS BREEZE. BREEZE HAD PREVIOUSLY THAT DAY COLLIDED WITH SS ORIENT.

General Comments

HULL INTACT & UPRIGHT, SUPERSTRUCTURE & DECKS COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 49.719 N,1 40.458 E
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FAQ

Where is the SEAHAM wreck located?

The SEAHAM wreck is located at coordinates 52 49.719 N,1 40.458 E.

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

The SEAHAM lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 49.719 N,1 40.458 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEAHAM?

The seabed around the SEAHAM lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the SEAHAM sink?

The SEAHAM sank on Dec 4, 1877.

When was the wreck of the SEAHAM discovered?

The wreck of the SEAHAM was discovered in 1982.

What country did the SEAHAM belong to?

The SEAHAM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SEAHAM carrying?

The SEAHAM was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SEAHAM?

The SEAHAM had a tonnage of 535 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEAHAM?

The SEAHAM is classified as a steam ship.

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