South Shields, HC Flood
South Shields, HC Flood
HER Number
13870
District
S Tyneside
Site Name
South Shields, HC Flood
Place
South Shields
Map Sheet
NZ57SE
Class
Maritime Craft
Site Type: Broad
Transport Vessel
Site Type: Specific
Cargo Vessel
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Form of Evidence
Wreckage
Description
A Norwegian cargo vessel weighing 1907 tonnes measuring 81.3x12.82x5.48m. The Spokes and NMR database have two depths recorded for this wreck – 30m and 50m. She sank as the result of a mine 15th December 1939. 55 02 00N; 01 12 00W given as location but can not convert this into a valid grid reference. Two entries on the NMR exist for this ship 908757 & 1368240. An alternative monument number for entry 908757 - NZ 57 SE 2)
Owner: D/S A/S Falkeid
Built: 1917
Builder: M V Bergens
Where Built: Bergen
Propulsion: Screw driven, 3 cylinder triple expansion engine
HP: 162
Boilers: 2
Construction: 1 deck, poop deck 26ft, below deck 67ft, forecastle 23ft
Owner: D/S A/S Falkeid
Built: 1917
Builder: M V Bergens
Where Built: Bergen
Propulsion: Screw driven, 3 cylinder triple expansion engine
HP: 162
Boilers: 2
Construction: 1 deck, poop deck 26ft, below deck 67ft, forecastle 23ft
Easting
455430
Northing
570570
Grid Reference
NZ455430570570
Sources
Ian T. Spokes Wreck Database; Hydrographic Office wreck index 09-MAR-1993; R. Young, 2001, The Comprehensive Guide to Shipwrecks of the North East Coast, Vol 2 1918-2000, Page 148; Dave Shaw and Barry Winfield 1988 Dive north east : a Diver guide, page 57; National Monuments Record (908757 & 1368240); Richard and Bridget Larn 1997 Shipwreck index of the British Isles, volume 3. The east coast of England : Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland Section 6, County Durham (CF); 1989 Lloyd's war losses: the Second World War 3 September-14 August 1945, Volumes I and II Page(s)28