Sheaf Field Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Sheaf field Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 58.68 N,1 25.894 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.978000
  • Longitude: 1.431567
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHEAF FIELD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 97.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2719
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01079/40 23.1.41 STRANDED WK IN 515841N, 012600E. 3.7.42 IDENTIFIED AS THE SHEAF FIELD. (CAPT M/S, C IN C NORE, TELECON). INS ST. - NM 42/41. H02956/42 21.10.42 AMEND TO DW (2 MTS) - NM 2313/42. H02956/42 3.4.59 SWEPT CLEAR AT 15FT IN GEN DEPTH 21FT. (TH, 1940). H02956/42 3.4.59 H02956/42 3.4.59 CLEAR AT 15, FOUL AT 16FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19 IN GEN DEPTH 21FT. (HMS SCOTT, 23.6.50; SMLS 322 & 323). H02956/42 24.6.46 INS G CAN, GPFL(2) G 10S, CLOSE NW OF WK. (THNM 66/46). - NM 2048/46. H02956/42 14.2.47 DELETE LEGEND (2MTS). (CALDY, HN). - NM 361/47. H02956/42 17.10.50 AMEND TO WK 2FMS 3FT. DELETE BUOY. (HMS SCOTT, 1950 & TH). - NM 2026/50. H6651/57 1.8.58 LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19FT. (ECES). 18.1.72 AMEND TO SW 4.6MTRS. NC 2693. H3186/73 11.5.73 EXAM'D IN 515838N, 012600E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. EST'D HEIGHT 2 TO 3FT ABOVE SEABED. (HMS NURTON, 30.3.73). NCA. H3186/73 20.8.73 INITIALLY SEARCHED USING SONAR AND E/S. NOTHING FOUND. AREA EXAMINED BY HMS HUBBERSTON. ONLY SMALL METALLIC OBJECTS LOCATED. ASSUMED WK HAS TOTALLY BROKEN UP. SEABED FLAT WITH TWO ROCKY RIDGES RUNNING NW/SE. (HMS EGERIA). DELETE. BR STD. H2915/83 26.3.85 EXAM'D 17.10.84 IN 515839N, 012600E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. WK IS APPARENTLY COMPLETELY BROKEN UP IN GEN DEPTH 6.5MTRS. (HMS EGERIA, HI 194). CHART AS FOUL. BR STD. HH100/351/04 28.3.91 DIVED. SMALL PIECES OF WRECKAGE LOCATED, SOME STANDING ABOUT 1MTR HIGH. (R W HICKINBOTTOM, 24.2.91). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1923 BY BLYTH SB & DD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHEAF STEAM SHIPPING CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 323HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE TYNE FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. STRUCK A GERMAN-LAID MINE, WAS BEACHED WHILE ON FIRE AND SETTLED BY THE STERN.

General Comments

ONLY FRAGMENTS REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 58.68 N,1 25.894 E
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FAQ

Where is the SHEAF FIELD wreck located?

The SHEAF FIELD wreck is located at coordinates 51 58.68 N,1 25.894 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHEAF FIELD?

The seabed around the SHEAF FIELD lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the SHEAF FIELD sink?

The SHEAF FIELD sank on Oct 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SHEAF FIELD discovered?

The wreck of the SHEAF FIELD was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SHEAF FIELD belong to?

The SHEAF FIELD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SHEAF FIELD carrying?

The SHEAF FIELD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SHEAF FIELD?

The SHEAF FIELD had a tonnage of 2719 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHEAF FIELD?

The SHEAF FIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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