Southborough Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Southborough Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 22.534 N,0 22.62 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.375567
  • Longitude: -0.377000
Wreck Depth 34.8 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOUTHBOROUGH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 112
Sonar Width 22.1
Shadow Height 8.6
Orientation 2
Tonnage 1141
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 22, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 4-5M OFF ROBIN HOOD BAY. (B OF T). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDW (PA) (1917). BR STD. 21.6.72 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 129. 29.11.74 AMEND TO WK USC PA 28MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETED. BR STD. H1310/84/22 1.8.84 DIVED IN 542230N, 002230W USING RADAR. STANDS 9MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS [HWS]. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). INS AS WK PA 27MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 24.2.93 WK, NICKNAMED 'HELICOPTER' LOCATED IN 542229.5N, 002232W USING GPS. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). HH090/730/01 14.11.97 EXAM'D 3.8.97 IN 542230.6N, 002237.2W. [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 34.7, FOUL 35.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.0MTRS. LENGTH 101MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS. LIES 179/359DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, DECOMPOSED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMEND TO WK SW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 31.3.09 IDENTIFIED AS SOUTHBOROUGH BY MACHINERY DETAILS, MEASUREMENTS, CARGO, SIZE & LENGTH, POSITION OF LOSS, DAMAGE AND ARTEFACTS RECOVERED. (CARL RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 27.3.09) NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 13.06.16 EXAM'D 20.02.16 IN 5422.534N, 0022.620W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.8TRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. LENGTH 112MTRS, WIDTH 22.1MTRS, HT 8.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 002/182. ALMOST FULLY INTACT, NO SCOUR. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 44MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-ANERLEY. BUILT IN 1910 BY SUNDERLAND SB CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE HAZLEWOOD SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 314NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DOVER FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. TORPEDOED BY UB 110. (SIBI).

General Comments

Wreck mainly intact

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 22.534 N,0 22.62 W
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FAQ

Where is the SOUTHBOROUGH wreck located?

The SOUTHBOROUGH wreck is located at coordinates 54 22.534 N,0 22.62 W.

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

The SOUTHBOROUGH lies at a depth of about 34.8 meters and is located at coordinates 54 22.534 N,0 22.62 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOUTHBOROUGH?

The seabed around the SOUTHBOROUGH lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the SOUTHBOROUGH sink?

The SOUTHBOROUGH sank on Jul 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SOUTHBOROUGH discovered?

The wreck of the SOUTHBOROUGH was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SOUTHBOROUGH belong to?

The SOUTHBOROUGH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SOUTHBOROUGH carrying?

The SOUTHBOROUGH was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SOUTHBOROUGH?

The SOUTHBOROUGH had a tonnage of 1141 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOUTHBOROUGH?

The SOUTHBOROUGH is classified as a steam ship.

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