White Knight (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
White knight (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 40.518 N,0 27.227 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.675300
  • Longitude: 0.453783
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WHITE KNIGHT (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 2, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.4.73 19.4.73 SIGHTED WITH FOREPEAK & MAST SHOWING IN 044 DEGS, 5.5M(T) FROM SPURN HD LTHO. (LL, 20.4.73). NCA YET. 28.4.73 28.4.73 MFV WHITE KNIGHT SIGHTED DRIFTING N, 7M N BY E OF SPURN, BY TRAWLER 'UTILISE' ON 26.4.73. (LL, 27.4.73). 30.4.73 30.4.73 LOCATED BY TH IN 534027N, 001416E [OGB], APPARENTLY FOULING EASINGTON GAS PIPELINE. DIVERS CUT AWAY WRECKAGE WHICH CONSISTS ONLY OF DECKING, HATCHES & NETTING. (LL, 30.4.73). H3805/72 28.2.78 H3805/72 28.2.78 NOTHING FOUND DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. (SOISS, HI 54/77). H1310/83/2 13.1.83 H1310/83/2 13.1.83 WK BELIEVED COULD BE WHITE KNIGHT IN 534030N, 002720E APPROX. COMPLETELY BURIED WHEN LAST INVESTIGATED, BUT POSN WILL BE CHECKED AGAIN NEXT IN AREA. (D G BAILEY). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 6.9.13 6.9.13 NOT LOCATED 5.3.13 USING M/B. (NESURVEY, HI 1401). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2013

Circumstances of loss

SUFFERED ENGINE FAILURE. ANCHORED OFF BRIDLINGTON, BUT DRAGGED IN FORCE 12 WINDS AND BLIZZARD. ABANDONED BY CREW AND AFTER DRIFTING S & CONTACT LOST. LATER SUBMERGED. WK LOCATED 6MILES OFFSHORE, NEAR WK OF CANADA. (LL).

General Comments

BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 40.518 N,0 27.227 E
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FAQ

Where is the WHITE KNIGHT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WHITE KNIGHT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 40.518 N,0 27.227 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WHITE KNIGHT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WHITE KNIGHT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the WHITE KNIGHT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WHITE KNIGHT (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 2, 1973.

When was the wreck of the WHITE KNIGHT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WHITE KNIGHT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1973.

What country did the WHITE KNIGHT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WHITE KNIGHT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the WHITE KNIGHT (POSSIBLY)?

The WHITE KNIGHT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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