Staxton Wyke (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Staxton wyke (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 53.815 N,0 10.644 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.896917
  • Longitude: 0.177400
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAXTON WYKE (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 50 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 472
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1959
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 1959
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5916/60 9.6.60 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 16M, 145DEGS FROM FLAMBOROUGH HD. LATER POSN GIVEN AS 12M, 138DEGS FROM SAME REFERENCE PT. (LL, 23.8.59). POSN 535348N, 001075E FOR FILING ONLY. H5916/59 9.6.60 TWO SEARCHES USING BOAT SHIPS SWEEPS AND E/S BY TH VESSEL VESTAL ON 25.8.59. A SQUARE, 8C ACROSS, WITH CENTRE 145DEGS, 16M FROM FLAMBOROUGH HD WAS EXAM'D. SOME SMALL PIECES WERE FOUND 4C W OF CENTRE OF THIS AREA, BUT WERE CONSIDERED TOO SMALL TO BE STAXTON WYKE. A SQUARE, 8C ACROSS, WITH CENTRE 138DEGS, 12M FROM FLAMBOROUGH HD. NOTHING FOUND. ON 7.10.59 TH VESSEL 'MERMAID' CARRIED OUT AN A/S SURVEY OF THE TWO AREAS, EACH 1.5M SQUARE, CENTRED IN THE ABOVE POSITIONS, BUT NO ADDITIONAL CONTACTS WERE MADE. TRACINGS HELD CONSIDERED TO BE THAT OF THE 'DANA'. (TH, 22.10.59). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 26.10.16 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (MMT, HI 1473). NFA.
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-KINGSTON EMERALD '51, EX-LADY HOGARTH '46. BUILT IN 1937 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL LTD, BEVERLEY. SCREW, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES & CO LTD, HULL. REQUISTIONED IN 1939 AS A/S TRAWLER/AUX PATROL VESSEL 'FY 4.89'. MAY 1940 LOANED TO US NAVY (RN CREW) FOR N ATLANTIC A/S WORK. SOLD TO KINGSTON STEAM TRAWLING CO LTD, HULL AND RENAMED 'KINGSTON EMERALD'. SOLD DEC 1951 TO WEST DOCK STEAM FISHING CO, HULL. PASSAGE ICELANDIC FISHING GROUNDS FOR HULL. SANK QUICKLY FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH MV DALHANNA IN THICK FOG. COULD NOT BE FOUND DURING SEARCHES BY TRINITY HOUSE WITHIN DAYS OF HER LOSS. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the STAXTON WYKE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The STAXTON WYKE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 53.815 N,0 10.644 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STAXTON WYKE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the STAXTON WYKE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the STAXTON WYKE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The STAXTON WYKE (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 23, 1959.

When was the wreck of the STAXTON WYKE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the STAXTON WYKE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1959.

What country did the STAXTON WYKE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The STAXTON WYKE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the STAXTON WYKE (POSSIBLY)?

The STAXTON WYKE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 472 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAXTON WYKE (POSSIBLY)?

The STAXTON WYKE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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