Hampshire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hampshire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.918 N,5 31.045 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.365300
  • Longitude: -5.517417
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAMPSHIRE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 96.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 7.7
Sonar Length 86
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 8.1
Orientation 175
Tonnage 2597
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1893
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/15 7.11.99 LOCATED IN 1985 IN 5021.90N, 0530.96W [?WGD]. NO CARGO. HUB CAP FROM A WINCH FOUND WHICH WAS ENGRAVED WITH THE NAME: HAMPSHIRE. (G POUND). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/799/01 19.12.00 EXAM'D 31.7.00 IN 5021.918N, 0531.045W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.3 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 86MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.1MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. BROKEN UP AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMEND TO WK 41MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1880 BY W DOXFORD & SONS OF SUNDERLAND. REGISTERED IN LONDON. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR CARDIFF. 2 BOILERS, COMPOUND ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. 300 IHP. CREW OF 22. ON PASSAGE TO LOAD COAL AT CARDIFF, THEN TO GENOA AND CHINA AND JAPAN. SPARE LENGTH OF PROPELLER SHAFT BECAME LOOSE IN TERRIBLE WEATHER AND BROACHED THE BOTTOM PLATING BELOW THE WATER LINE. ONLY THE CHIEF OFFICER, J SWANSON, WOULD LEAVE THE SHIP IN A BOAT WITH 4 OTHER MEN. THE BOAT CAPSIZED AND ONLY SWANSON SURVIVED.

General Comments

BROKEN UP & PARTIALLY BURIED, ROCK RIDGES NEARBY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 21.918 N,5 31.045 W
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FAQ

Where is the HAMPSHIRE wreck located?

The HAMPSHIRE wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.918 N,5 31.045 W.

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

The HAMPSHIRE lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.918 N,5 31.045 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HAMPSHIRE?

The seabed around the HAMPSHIRE lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the HAMPSHIRE sink?

The HAMPSHIRE sank on Nov 18, 1893.

When was the wreck of the HAMPSHIRE discovered?

The wreck of the HAMPSHIRE was discovered in 1985.

What country did the HAMPSHIRE belong to?

The HAMPSHIRE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HAMPSHIRE carrying?

The HAMPSHIRE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HAMPSHIRE?

The HAMPSHIRE had a tonnage of 2597 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAMPSHIRE?

The HAMPSHIRE is classified as a steam ship.

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