Staithes (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Staithes (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 54.149 N,1 19.723 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.902483
  • Longitude: -1.328717
Wreck Depth 12.96 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAITHES (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 44.2 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3
Shadow Height 1.9
Orientation 43
Tonnage 336
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H5639/18 28.9.18 100YDS E HENDON RK BUOY. 2 MASTS SHOWING LW. POSN 545410N, 011934W. (TH LETTER). - FNM 648/18. H7622/18 17.12.18 AREA CONSIDERED SAFE FOR NAVIGATION. (SNO TYNE). H7622/18 15.1.19 AMENDED TO DW. - NM 118/19. H2189/71 22.5.72 NOT SEARCHED FOR 1971. (ISS 1971). H2433/71 25.9.74 AREA CLOSE SOUNDED BY E/S 772 AND INTENSIVELY EXAMINED BY SONAR. NOTHING FOUND. (HMS EGERIA 1974). DELETED. BR STD. HH090/796/01 22.12.98 EXAM'D 19.9.98 IN 545408.6N, 011944.1W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 12.5, FOUL 12.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.2 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS. DEBRIS FIELD COVERS 90MTRS BY 27MTRS. ORIENTATED 043/223 DEGS. SWEEP INCOMPLETE DUE TO HITTING ROCK OUTCROP TO NW. HIGH POINT COVERED. CHART AS WK 12.5MTRS. (GARDLINE, HI 796). INS AS WK 12.5MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 20.3.19 EXAM�D 20.3.19 IN 5454.149N, 0119.723W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.96MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. LENGTH 4MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS, HT 1.9MTRS. COMPLETELY BROKEN UP, BURIED OR SWEPT AWAY. 3 DISCERNIBLE ROUND DEBRIS VISIBLE, 4x4MTRS DIMENSIONS FOR 2 OF THEM, 2x2MTRS FOR THE OTHER, EACH SEPARATED BY 25MTRS. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 12.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON. TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE

General Comments

COMPLETELY BROKEN UP, BURIED OR SWEPT AWAY. 3 DISCERNIBLE ROUND DEBRIS VISIBLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 54.149 N,1 19.723 W
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FAQ

Where is the STAITHES (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The STAITHES (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 54.149 N,1 19.723 W.

How deep is the STAITHES (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The STAITHES (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 12.96 meters and is located at coordinates 54 54.149 N,1 19.723 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STAITHES (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the STAITHES (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the STAITHES (POSSIBLY) sink?

The STAITHES (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the STAITHES (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the STAITHES (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the STAITHES (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The STAITHES (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the STAITHES (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The STAITHES (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the STAITHES (POSSIBLY)?

The STAITHES (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 336 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAITHES (POSSIBLY)?

The STAITHES (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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