General Havelock Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
General havelock Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 53.293 N,1 21.203 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.888217
  • Longitude: -1.353383
Wreck Depth 2.2 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GENERAL HAVELOCK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 41
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 0.6
Orientation 115
Tonnage 670
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1894
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1998
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2001

Surveying Details

HH090/796/01 12.1.99 HH090/796/01 12.1.99 EXAM'D 10.7.98 IN 545317.6N, 012112.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.2 IN GEN DEPTH 2-3MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 0.6MTR. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 115/295DEGS. PARTIALLY BURIED, BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 796). INS AS WK 2.2MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/18 22.7.02 HH100/351/18 22.7.02 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY I SPOKES BY HALF A DINNER PLATE SHOWING PART OF THE NAME. BOILER & ENGINE REMAIN, WK TOTALLY COLLAPSED. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 13.7.02). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1868. REGISTERED IN SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R M HUDSON, SUNDERLAND. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND (?TRIPLE) EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR SUNDERLAND. STRUCK OFFSHORE ROCKS AT HENDON, SUNDERLAND AND FOUNDERED. ONE PASSENGER LOST.

General Comments

PARTIALLY BURIED, ENGINE/BOILER REMAIN, REMAINDER COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the GENERAL HAVELOCK wreck located?

The GENERAL HAVELOCK wreck is located at coordinates 54 53.293 N,1 21.203 W.

How deep is the GENERAL HAVELOCK and where exactly is it located?

The GENERAL HAVELOCK lies at a depth of about 2.2 meters and is located at coordinates 54 53.293 N,1 21.203 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GENERAL HAVELOCK?

The seabed around the GENERAL HAVELOCK lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the GENERAL HAVELOCK sink?

The GENERAL HAVELOCK sank on Sep 27, 1894.

When was the wreck of the GENERAL HAVELOCK discovered?

The wreck of the GENERAL HAVELOCK was discovered in 1998.

What country did the GENERAL HAVELOCK belong to?

The GENERAL HAVELOCK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GENERAL HAVELOCK carrying?

The GENERAL HAVELOCK was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GENERAL HAVELOCK?

The GENERAL HAVELOCK had a tonnage of 670 tons.

What type of wreck is the GENERAL HAVELOCK?

The GENERAL HAVELOCK is classified as a steam ship.

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