Shoreham (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Shoreham (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 28.866 N,5 16.879 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.481100
  • Longitude: -5.281317
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHOREHAM (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 9.3 m
Draught 3.6
Sonar Length 40
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 175
Tonnage 805
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1930
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5846/30 5.9.30 H5846/30 5.9.30 SANK 5 MILES W OF TREVOSE HEARD. H0113/45 4.7.45 H0113/45 REPD NSC IN 502848N, 051640 [OGB]. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/2, 4.7.45). NSC REPD IN 502806N, 051624W [OGB]. ACCURATE TO WITHIN 2000YDS. (AUBD 301/123). NCA. HH090/799/01 16.10.01 HH090/799/01 16.10.01 EXAM'D 5.8.01 IN 5028.866N, 0516.879W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.4 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. LIES 175/355 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. VERY BROKEN UP AND SCATTERED. NO RECOGNISABLE FEATURES ON DCS3. LOCAL DIVERS SUGGEST THIS IS A COASTER. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD. HH100/351/18 31.12.01 HH100/351/18 31.12.01 A VERY OLD SS. BROKEN IN HALF, TWO PARTS LIE SIDE BY SIDE. (G J POUND). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY DUBLIN DOCKYARD, DUBLIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHN S MONKS LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 133HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY J G KINCAID & CO, GREENOCK. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. COLLIDED WITH FRENCH SS ANNIK. REMAINED AFLOAT FOR 3 HOURS PRIOR TO FOUNDERING.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, SIDE BY SIDE, VERY BROKEN UP AND SCATTERED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 28.866 N,5 16.879 W
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FAQ

Where is the SHOREHAM (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SHOREHAM (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.866 N,5 16.879 W.

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

The SHOREHAM (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.866 N,5 16.879 W.

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

The seabed around the SHOREHAM (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the SHOREHAM (PROBABLY) sink?

The SHOREHAM (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 31, 1930.

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

The wreck of the SHOREHAM (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the SHOREHAM (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SHOREHAM (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SHOREHAM (PROBABLY) carrying?

The SHOREHAM (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SHOREHAM (PROBABLY)?

The SHOREHAM (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 805 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHOREHAM (PROBABLY)?

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