Aberhill Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Aberhill Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 54.921 N,1 43.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.915350
  • Longitude: 1.730550
Wreck Depth 7.51 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ABERHILL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 75.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 104.89
Sonar Width 18.49
Shadow Height 8.1
Orientation 280
Tonnage 1516
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 187.8,071.4,005.0,154
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 19, 2020

Surveying Details

H1952/80 26.1.83 EXAM'D 1.6.82 IN 525454N, 014356E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.1 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17MTRS. LYING APPROX E/W ON N EDGE OF SCOUR. NOT SWEPT DUE PROXIMITY OF BANK. (SOISS, HI 22). BR STD. HH090/604/01 22.11.93 EXAM'D 4.7.93 IN 525454.1N, 014358.7E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.5 IN GEN DEPTH 14 TO 16MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.8MTRS, LENGTH 130MTRS, BREADTH 25MTRS. A BROKEN WK LYING 070/250 DEG IN SCOUR. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD, HI 604). BR STD. SEP 2020/000100123 19.5.20 EXAM'D 16.02.19; IN 5254.921N, 0143.833E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.51MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS, LENGTH 104.89MTRS, WIDTH 18.49MTRS, HEIGHT 8.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 280/100 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 187.83MTRS, WIDTH 71.45MTRS, 5MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 154 DEGS. WRECK SITS UPRIGHT PARTLY COVERED BY SAND WAVES. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DW 7.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY A VUIJK & ZONEN. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M TAYLOR. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 106NHP. WENT AGROUND ON HAISBOROUGH SAND AND BROKE HER BACK.

General Comments

BROKEN WK

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FAQ

Where is the ABERHILL wreck located?

The ABERHILL wreck is located at coordinates 52 54.921 N,1 43.833 E.

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

The ABERHILL lies at a depth of about 7.51 meters and is located at coordinates 52 54.921 N,1 43.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ABERHILL?

The seabed around the ABERHILL lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the ABERHILL sink?

The ABERHILL sank on Aug 6, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ABERHILL discovered?

The wreck of the ABERHILL was discovered in 1982.

What country did the ABERHILL belong to?

The ABERHILL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ABERHILL?

The ABERHILL had a tonnage of 1516 tons.

What type of wreck is the ABERHILL?

The ABERHILL is classified as a steam ship.

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