Hannington Court Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hannington court Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 48.6 S,19 25.417 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.810000
  • Longitude: 19.423617
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HANNINGTON COURT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 131 m
Width 17.6 m
Draught 8.1
Tonnage 5449
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 21, 2010

Surveying Details

H8066/52 29.12.54 H8066/52 29.12.54 NDW IN 344605S, 192307E. (ADMIRALTY). BR STD. H8066/52 18.1.54 H8066/52 18.1.54 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN 344836S, 192525E. MARKED BY LT BUOY CLOSE S. (RISDON BEAZLEY LTD). - NM 130(T)/54 H8066/52 25.5.54 H8066/52 25.5.54 AMENDED POSN 344836S, 192525E. SALVAGE OPERATIONS DISCONTINUED. (RISDON BEAZLEY LTD). - NM 1105/54. H8066/52 13.2.56 H8066/52 13.2.56 SALVAGE OPERATIONS STILL IN PROGRESS. (NAVEAM 5692). NCA. H8066/52 24.2.78 H8066/52 24.2.78 DELETED. NOT SHOWN ON SAN 120 [EDN 1978]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NC 2083.

Circumstances of loss

13.7.41 BUILT BY WILLIAM DOXFORD & SONS LTD. COMPLETED IN 1939. PASSAGE CAPE TOWN FOR UK. CAUGHT FIRE ON 13.7.41 ABOUT 94M OFF CAPE TOWN AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE BY HMS DRAGON OFF DANGER POINT ON 19.7.41 TO AVOID HER BECOMING AN OBSTRUCTION. (INTERNET)

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FAQ

Where is the HANNINGTON COURT wreck located?

The HANNINGTON COURT wreck is located at coordinates 34 48.6 S,19 25.417 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HANNINGTON COURT?

The seabed around the HANNINGTON COURT lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the HANNINGTON COURT sink?

The HANNINGTON COURT sank on Jul 14, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HANNINGTON COURT discovered?

The wreck of the HANNINGTON COURT was discovered in 1954.

What country did the HANNINGTON COURT belong to?

The HANNINGTON COURT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HANNINGTON COURT carrying?

The HANNINGTON COURT was carrying general and mixed goods,ore.

What was the tonnage of the HANNINGTON COURT?

The HANNINGTON COURT had a tonnage of 5449 tons.

What type of wreck is the HANNINGTON COURT?

The HANNINGTON COURT is classified as a steam ship.

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