Upminster (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Upminster (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 49.774 N,0 9.481 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.829567
  • Longitude: 0.158017
Wreck Depth 18.1 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 94
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 170
Tonnage 2176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1928
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2945/28 12.5.28 H2945/28 12.5.28 SUNK IN COLLISION WITH SS LANRICK,15M S OF FLAMBOROUGH HD. (LL 3.5.28). H2945/28 10.5.28 H2945/28 UNSUCCESSFULLY SEARCHED FOR. A SPAR WAS LOCATED AND RECOVERED, BUT NO WRECK. (TH 10.5.28). H3805/72 14.8.78 H3805/72 14.8.78 WK EXAM'D IN 534947N, 000944E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.4MTRS. (SOISS, ROS DTD 30-11-77 & LTR DTD 6.4.78 IN H1942/76). BR STD. H1944/80 26.4.82 H1944/80 26.4.82 EXAM'D 12.6.81 IN 534946N, 000937E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 7.5MTRS. LYING 170/350DEGS. BOWS N & PARTIALLY BURIED IN SEABED. BOWS HAVE COLLAPSED. SUPERSTRUCTURE & FUNNEL. SHOALEST PART AT S END. SONAR LENGTH 94MTRS, BEAM 9.5MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). AMEND TO WK 18.1MTRS. - NM 1147/82. 25.11.08 25.11.08 WK LOCATED IN 5349.7744N, 0009.4806E [WGD], APPROX 90MTRS LENGTH. (EMU LTD, EMAIL DTD 21.11. 08). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 20.1.08 20.1.08 MINUMUM RECORDED HEIGHT AS BEING 22MTRS BELOW CHART DATUM. (EMU LTD, EMAIL DTD 16.1.09). RETAIN AS WK 18.1MTRS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY OSBURNE GRAHAM & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HUDSON SS CO, LONDON. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 215HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RICHARDSONS, WESTGARTH & CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE LONDON FOR METHIL. IN BALLAST. SANK FOLLWING COLLISION WITH SS LANRICK.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS N & COLLAPSED, SUPERSTRUCTURE & FUNNEL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 49.774 N,0 9.481 E
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FAQ

Where is the UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 49.774 N,0 9.481 E.

How deep is the UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 18.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 49.774 N,0 9.481 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY) sank on May 2, 1928.

When was the wreck of the UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1929.

What country did the UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY)?

The UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2176 tons.

What type of wreck is the UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY)?

The UPMINSTER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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