Sheaf Water Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sheaf water Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 48.608 N,1 37.19 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.810133
  • Longitude: 1.619833
Wreck Depth 13.2 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHEAF WATER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 97.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 170
Tonnage 2730
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03402/42 9.10.42 H03402/42 FOREMAST SHOWING 37FT, MAINMAST 33FT, FUNNEL 20FT. HEADING 350 DEG. POSN 524833N, 013716E. (FOIC YARMOUTH 9.10.42). INS AS DW. - NM 2595/42. 27.1.44 27.1.44 INS G CON WK BUOY, GPFL(3)G 10 SEC, 040 DEG 125 YDS FROM WK. - NM 201/44. 27.7.48 DISPERSED IN 1947. SWEPT CLEAR 24FT, FOUL 26FT. POSN 524839N, 013714E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER 27.7.48) 21.10.50 21.10.50 DRIFT SWEEP AFTER FURTHER DISPERSAL CLEAR 32FT, FOUL 33FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39FT, SEABED 41 FT. POSN 524830N, 013718E USING HSA. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER 14.9.49). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 2FT AND DELETE WK BUOY. - NM 2059/50. H1270/71 18.11.71 H1270/71 18.11.71 NOT LOCATED WITHIN 1 CABLE OF LISTED POSN. (E GILES, UNDERMARINE OPS LTD, 13.10.71). 14.3.73 14.3.73 AMEND TO SW 9.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 106. H2496/72 26.6.72 H2496/72 26.6.72 SEVERAL SMALL INSIGNIFICANT LUMPS, PRESUMED REMAINS AFTER DISPERSAL, LOCATE DUSING FURTHER SEARCH. NONE MORE THAN 5FT HIGH FROM THE HARD SEABED. (UNDERMARINE OPS 1.6.72). H1952/80 20.1.83 H1952/80 20.1.83 EXAM'D 17.6.82 IN 524835N, 013718E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.2 IN GEN DEPTHS 13 - 14MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 2MTRS, LENGTH 110MTRS, BEAM 25MTRS. LYING 170/350 DEGS. APPARENTLY BROKEN UP. SAND RIDGE CLOSE TO WK HAS SHOALER DEPTH. (SOISS, HI 22). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2002

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN E-BOAT.

General Comments

BROKEN UP, NEARBY RIDGE IS SHOALER

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FAQ

Where is the SHEAF WATER wreck located?

The SHEAF WATER wreck is located at coordinates 52 48.608 N,1 37.19 E.

How deep is the SHEAF WATER and where exactly is it located?

The SHEAF WATER lies at a depth of about 13.2 meters and is located at coordinates 52 48.608 N,1 37.19 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHEAF WATER?

The seabed around the SHEAF WATER lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the SHEAF WATER sink?

The SHEAF WATER sank on Oct 7, 1942.

When was the wreck of the SHEAF WATER discovered?

The wreck of the SHEAF WATER was discovered in 1942.

What country did the SHEAF WATER belong to?

The SHEAF WATER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SHEAF WATER?

The SHEAF WATER had a tonnage of 2730 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHEAF WATER?

The SHEAF WATER is classified as a steam ship.

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