Swainby (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Swainby (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 56.844 N,4 41.582 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.947400
  • Longitude: -4.693033
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SWAINBY (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99.1 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 78
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 40
Tonnage 3653
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1906
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Surveying Details 29.12.44 29.12.44 & 25.1.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 505700N, 044115W [OGB]. LENGTH 225FT, HEIGHT 36FT, DIRN 023/203DEGS. (ESCORT GROUP 9, AUBD 321/5). 19.4.71 19.4.71 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (TONNAGE NOT KNOWN). NC 1156. 14.11.72 14.11.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC 10FMS [18MTRS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1178. H1247/69 11.10.78 H1247/69 11.10.78 AMENDED TO WK 20MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 19.6.79 19.6.79 SHOWN AS LCT 921 IN 505648N, 044124W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (R. DAVIS, CHART). NCA YET. HH090/799/01 10.1.02 HH090/799/01 10.1.02 EXAM'D 10.11.01 IN 5056.844N, 0441.582W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.4 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 78MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. LIES UPRIGHT IN A DEPRESSION, PROBABLY OF ITS OWN MAKING. LITTLE PROTRUSION ABOVE THE SURRROUNDING SEABED. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD. HH100/351/22 8.9.04 HH100/351/22 8.9.04 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS A SMALL COASTER WHICH LIES INTACT AND INVERTED, HAVING SUSTAINED COSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE BOW, POSSIBLY FROM A COLLISION. ALMOST CERTAINLY 'SWAINBY'. (K DENBY, EMAIL DTD 5.9.04). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY BLAIR & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J H HOPNER & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 322NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT, MON, FOR PORT LOUIS. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLSION WITH SS HILLBROOK IN SW FORCE 5. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED, BOW DAMAGED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 56.844 N,4 41.582 W
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FAQ

Where is the SWAINBY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SWAINBY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 56.844 N,4 41.582 W.

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

The SWAINBY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 50 56.844 N,4 41.582 W.

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

The seabed around the SWAINBY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the SWAINBY (PROBABLY) sink?

The SWAINBY (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 22, 1906.

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

The wreck of the SWAINBY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the SWAINBY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SWAINBY (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SWAINBY (PROBABLY) carrying?

The SWAINBY (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SWAINBY (PROBABLY)?

The SWAINBY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3653 tons.

What type of wreck is the SWAINBY (PROBABLY)?

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

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