H C Flood (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
H c flood (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.51 N,1 13.412 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.008500
  • Longitude: -1.223533
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name H C FLOOD (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 81.3 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 9.2
Orientation 30
Tonnage 1902
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1998
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/796/01 12.1.99 HH090/796/01 12.1.99 EXAM'D 5.7.98 IN 550030.6N, 011324.7W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.9 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9.2MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. BOW TO THE NE. UPRIGHT AND IN TWO PIECES WITH BOW BROKEN OFF. STERN APPEARS INTACT WITH SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE. (GARDLINE, HI 796). BR STD. HH100/351/15 27.9.99 HH100/351/15 27.9.99 LIES ON A SEABED OF FINE SAND. VERY SUBSTANTIAL. SITTING UPRIGHT IN TWO PIECES WITH THE BOW SECTION BROKEN OFF AND AT A SLIGHT ANGLE. STERN IS ALMOST COMPLETELY INTACT AND STANDING UP SOME 9-10 MTRS HIGH. MUCH OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE STILL IN PLACE. VIRTUALLY CERTAIN THAT THIS IS H C FLOOD. (R YOUNG).
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY BERGENS M V. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S A/S FALKEID. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 162 HP. PASSAGE HULL TO OSLO. CARGO COKE. DETONATED A GERMAN MINE AND SANK. (R YOUNG).

General Comments

UPRIGHT. BOW AT SLIGHT ANGLE TO NE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 0.51 N,1 13.412 W
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FAQ

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

The H C FLOOD (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.51 N,1 13.412 W.

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

The H C FLOOD (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.51 N,1 13.412 W.

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

The seabed around the H C FLOOD (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the H C FLOOD (PROBABLY) sink?

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

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

The wreck of the H C FLOOD (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1998.

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

The H C FLOOD (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

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

The H C FLOOD (PROBABLY) was carrying coke.

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

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

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

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

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