Hanne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hanne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 6.316 N,1 29.283 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.105267
  • Longitude: -1.488050
Wreck Depth 0.89 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HANNE
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 10.2
Sonar Width 3.5
Shadow Height 2.9
Orientation 195
Tonnage 1080
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1939
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 007.5,013.4,000.8,184
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0277/39 15.1.40 INS DW WITH G CONL BUOY, FL(3)G. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 109/40. H0144/40 30.4.40 INS DW WITH G CONL BUOY, FL(3)G. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1085/40. H0144/40 1.4.43 DELETE FROM ALL CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 671/43. H2433/71 3.9.74 LOCATED IN 550625N, 012914W [OGB]. THERE IS 2FT OVER WK IN APPROX 10FT OF WATER. APPEARS TO BE IN TWO PARTS 30FT APART. ONE PART BEING ENGINES AND OTHER THE BOILER ONLY. DANGER TO INSHORE FISHERMEN AND YACHTS. CLUMPS OF SEAWEED ATTACHED TO WK FLOATS ON SURFACE AT LOW TIDE. (MR STONE, WHITLEY BAY, OWNER OF 'PRIMADONNA', C & E BLYTH, LTR DTD 20.8.74 AND TH LTR DTD 23.8.74). INS AS WK 0.6MTRS. BR STD. HH090/796/01 8.1.99 MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION INVESTIGATED WITH DCS3. TWO LINEAR CONTACTS EVIDENT WITH NO OBSERVED ELEVATION. LENGTH 4-5MTRS, WIDTH 2MTRS. LIES 000/180DEGS. THOUGHT TO BE THE ENGINE AND BOILER OF THE WRECK. (GARDLINE, HI 796). RETAIN WK 0.6MTR IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/15 8.3.00 LIES ON A SEABED OF SAND IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. VERY BROKEN UP AND SCATTERED. THE TWO MAIN SECTIONS LIE TEN METRES APART, ONE BEING THE BOILER AND THE OTHER THE ENGINE. (R YOUNG). NCA. SEP 2019/000043627 18.3.19 EXAM�D 18.3.19 IN 5506.316N, 0129.283W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 0.89MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. LENGTH 10.2MTRS, WIDTH 3.5MTRS, HT 2.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 195/015DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 7.5MTRS, WIDTH 13.4MTRS, 0.8MTRS DEEP TOWARD 184DEGS. HEAVILY BROKEN UP, ONLY REMAINS ARE THE BOILER AND ENGINE. AMEND DW 0.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY FREDRIKSTAD MEK, VERKSTED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S AF 1937 A/S. 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 104 NHP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE COPENHAGEN FOR BLYTH. STRUCK A GERMAN LAID MINE AND SANK. ALL 15 CREW LOST. (DODS, SIBI, SHIPWRECKS OF THE NE COAST, DICTIONARY OF NE SHIPWRECKS).

General Comments

HEAVILY BROKEN UP, ONLY REMAINS ARE THE BOILER AND ENGINE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 6.316 N,1 29.283 W
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FAQ

Where is the HANNE wreck located?

The HANNE wreck is located at coordinates 55 6.316 N,1 29.283 W.

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

The HANNE lies at a depth of about 0.89 meters and is located at coordinates 55 6.316 N,1 29.283 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HANNE?

The seabed around the HANNE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the HANNE sink?

The HANNE sank on Dec 28, 1939.

When was the wreck of the HANNE discovered?

The wreck of the HANNE was discovered in 1939.

What country did the HANNE belong to?

The HANNE belonged to DK.

What cargo was the HANNE carrying?

The HANNE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HANNE?

The HANNE had a tonnage of 1080 tons.

What type of wreck is the HANNE?

The HANNE is classified as a steam ship.

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