H C Flood (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
H c flood (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 1.572 N,1 8.066 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.026200
  • Longitude: -1.134433
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 81.3 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 110
Tonnage 1902
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1939
Scour Dimensions ,,001.8,
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 27, 1999

Surveying Details

THOUGHT TO BE 'H C FLOOD'. H0266/39 27.12.39 PFNM 2880/39 ISSUED. (FOIC TYNE). H0266/39 14.6.40 MINED IN APPROX POSN 550200N, 011200W. (FOIC TYNE, 15.12.39). H0266/39 14.6.40 H0266/39 14.6.40 INS AS NDW PA IN POSN 080.5DEG, 7 MILES FROM R TYNE N BREAKWATER. - NM 1473/40. H2433/71 22.4.71 H2433/71 22.4.71 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, HI 19/70). 18.5.73 18.5.73 AMEND TO USCPA 30MTRS. NC 152. H1270/84 1.4.85 H1270/84 1.4.85 AMEND TO USCPA 40MTRS. BR STD. H6330/87/2 8.12.88 H6330/87/2 8.12.88 LARGE INTACT WK EXAM'D 24.6.88 IN 550134N, 010758W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP].LEAST E/S DEPTH 66.5 IN GEN DEPTH 75.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 77MTRS. DCS3 HT 10MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. UPRIGHT, LYING 110/290 DEG. MIDSHIPS SUPERSTRUCTURE, WITH FUNNEL, STILL INTACT. HIGH POINT, POSSIBLY MAST OR FISHING GEAR, AT NW END. (GARDLINE, HI 414A). BR STD. HH100/351/15 HH100/351/15 H C FLOOD IS CONSIDERED TO BE WK [57049]. (R YOUNG). 13.12.07 13.12.07 REPORTED BY DIVERS THAT THERE ARE VERY MANY COFFINS SPREAD AROUND, IN VARIOUS STATES OF DECAY. (R YOUNG).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY BERGENS M V, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S A/S FALKEID. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 162NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR OSLO. MINED. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 1.572 N,1 8.066 W
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FAQ

Where is the H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 1.572 N,1 8.066 W.

How deep is the H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 55 1.572 N,1 8.066 W.

How deep is the seabed around the H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 15, 1939.

When was the wreck of the H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY) was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1902 tons.

What type of wreck is the H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The H C FLOOD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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