T S Webb Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
T s webb Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 53.688 N,0 58.575 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.894800
  • Longitude: 0.976250
Wreck Depth 21.8 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name T S WEBB
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 9 m
Draught 5.1
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 6.8
Orientation 175
Tonnage 828
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1871
Bottom Texture 4/6,7,17
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source research vessel
Surveying Details H3221/70 16.12.70 WK IN 505342N, 005842E. LEAST DEPTH ABOUT 14FMS. THOUGHT TO BE 'SIERRA BRAVIA', (RV CLIONE, 21.7.70). - NM 45/71. H3221/70 18.1.71 INITALLY THOUGHT TO BE 'SIERRA BRAVIA', BUT LATER CONSIDERED NOT TO BE. (H JONES, 14.1.71). AMEND TO WK 12FMS. BR STD. H4959/73 25.3.75 EXAM'D 12.7.74 IN 505338N, 005847E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 21.5MTRS, FOUL 22.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23 MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28.8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.2MTRS. LENGTH 120FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). AMEND TO SW 21.5MTRS. BR STD. H4551/76 10.11.76 DIVED ON IN 505340.7N, 005847.6E [EUR] USING DECCA. AN OLD STEAMER WITH A CARGO OF RAILS. (RISDON BEAZLEY REF 4/76 DTD 27.10.76, SURVEYED 1956). HH100/351/17 1.11.01 IDENTIFIED AS 'T S WEBB' BY STEERING BOSS. (T GOODFELLOW, EMAIL DTD 31.10.01). NCA. SEP 2015/000083464 13.2.16 EXAM'D 17.6.15; IN 5053.688N, 0058.575E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.8MTRS, GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 6.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 175/355. WK BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1870 BY RICHARDSON OF STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILKINSON & CO. SCREW PROPULSION. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR TAGANROG. CARGO IRON. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH UNIDENTIFIED VESSEL.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 53.688 N,0 58.575 E
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FAQ

Where is the T S WEBB wreck located?

The T S WEBB wreck is located at coordinates 50 53.688 N,0 58.575 E.

How deep is the T S WEBB and where exactly is it located?

The T S WEBB lies at a depth of about 21.8 meters and is located at coordinates 50 53.688 N,0 58.575 E.

How deep is the seabed around the T S WEBB?

The seabed around the T S WEBB lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the T S WEBB sink?

The T S WEBB sank on May 20, 1871.

When was the wreck of the T S WEBB discovered?

The wreck of the T S WEBB was discovered in 1970.

What country did the T S WEBB belong to?

The T S WEBB belonged to GB.

What cargo was the T S WEBB carrying?

The T S WEBB was carrying railway: stock and construction materials,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the T S WEBB?

The T S WEBB had a tonnage of 828 tons.

What type of wreck is the T S WEBB?

The T S WEBB is classified as a steam ship.

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