Tees Hopper No.3 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tees hopper no.3 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 40.575 N,1 7.498 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.676250
  • Longitude: -1.124967
Wreck Depth 12.2 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEES HOPPER NO.3
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 698
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01078/40 14.11.40 DW IN 544034N, 010724W [OGB], MARKED BY G CONL BUOY 347DEGS, 0.25C FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). - PFNM 2892/40, TFNM 2893/40, NM 61/41 & FNM 84/41. H01078/40 30.11.40 MINED AND SUNK 544018N, 010709W. (NOIC HARTLEPOOL, 25.11.40). NFA. H01078/40 10.10.41 G CONL BUOY LAID 347DEGS, 150FT FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 2365/41. H01078/40 25.10.45 BUOY NOW G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S, CLOSE NE OF WK. (TEES CONSERVANCY COMMISSIONERS). - NM 3413/45. H01078/40 19.7.48 DISPERSED TO GROUND LEVEL AND SHOWS A CLEARANCE OF 43FT [LWS]. POSN 544034N, 010724W [OGB]. (COMMISION MIDDLESBOROUGH, 23.6.48). IN AS WK 7FMS 1FT [12.2MTRS] & DELETE BUOY. - NM 1529/48. SEP 2018/000017129 30.5.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B DATASET 2017-2018. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1543). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 30, 2018

Circumstances of loss

SELF PROPELLED BARGE. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE RIVER TEES TO SEA AND RETURN. MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the TEES HOPPER NO.3 wreck located?

The TEES HOPPER NO.3 wreck is located at coordinates 54 40.575 N,1 7.498 W.

How deep is the TEES HOPPER NO.3 and where exactly is it located?

The TEES HOPPER NO.3 lies at a depth of about 12.2 meters and is located at coordinates 54 40.575 N,1 7.498 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TEES HOPPER NO.3?

The seabed around the TEES HOPPER NO.3 lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the TEES HOPPER NO.3 sink?

The TEES HOPPER NO.3 sank on Nov 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TEES HOPPER NO.3 discovered?

The wreck of the TEES HOPPER NO.3 was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TEES HOPPER NO.3 belong to?

The TEES HOPPER NO.3 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the TEES HOPPER NO.3?

The TEES HOPPER NO.3 had a tonnage of 698 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEES HOPPER NO.3?

The TEES HOPPER NO.3 is classified as a barge.

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