Upminster Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Upminster Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 2.511 N,1 30.08 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.041850
  • Longitude: 1.501333
Wreck Depth 22.27 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UPMINSTER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 66.1 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 61.5
Sonar Width 16.9
Shadow Height 5.1
Orientation 11
Tonnage 1013
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1940
Scour Dimensions 0100.0,,002.6,140.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H100/40 18.1.40 UNK IN 530300N, 012900E, APPROX. (FO HUMBER, 11.1.40). - PFNM 144/40. H259/40 14.5.40 INS AS NDW (PA) IN 530300N, 012900E. - NM 1179/40. H213/40 INS G CON BUOY, GPFL(3) G 10S. - TFNM 2250/40. H953/40 20.2.41 EXAM'D IN 530232N, 012958E. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK IS 67FT. (HMS FRANKLIN, SEPT/OCT 1940). AMEND TO WK 11FMS. - NM 350/41. H332 4.2.63 A/S CONFIRMS CHARTED POSN. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). 15.4.70 AMEND TO WK 11FMS 1FT. LC 1503. 11.5.72 AMEND TO WK 20.1MTRS. NC 106. HH090/524/01 7.1.92 EXAM'D 25.7.91 IN 530229N, 013011E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.7, FOUL AT 22.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.5 IN GEN DEPTH 27.8MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEG WITH SCOUR EXTENDING 25MTRS TO THE E. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). AMEND TO SW 21.5MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2018/000212985 10.9.18 EXAM'D 30.3.18 IN 5302.511N, 0130.080E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 22.27MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS, LENGTH 61.5MTRS, WIDTH 16.9MTRS, HEIGHT 5.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 011/191 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 100.8MTRS, 2.6MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 140 DEGS. INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED.(GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 10, 2018

Circumstances of loss

9.1.40 BUILT IN 1934 BY BURNISLAND SB CO LTD, BURNTISLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HUDSON SS CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 112HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY NE MARINE ENGINE CO. PASSAGE METHIL FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT ON 9.1.40. SANK FOLLOWING DAY.

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FAQ

Where is the UPMINSTER wreck located?

The UPMINSTER wreck is located at coordinates 53 2.511 N,1 30.08 E.

How deep is the UPMINSTER and where exactly is it located?

The UPMINSTER lies at a depth of about 22.27 meters and is located at coordinates 53 2.511 N,1 30.08 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UPMINSTER?

The seabed around the UPMINSTER lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the UPMINSTER sink?

The UPMINSTER sank on Jan 10, 1940.

When was the wreck of the UPMINSTER discovered?

The wreck of the UPMINSTER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the UPMINSTER belong to?

The UPMINSTER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the UPMINSTER carrying?

The UPMINSTER was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the UPMINSTER?

The UPMINSTER had a tonnage of 1013 tons.

What type of wreck is the UPMINSTER?

The UPMINSTER is classified as a steam ship.

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