Hartlepool (Part Of) Wreck

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Hartlepool (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.53 N,2 25.541 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.608833
  • Longitude: -2.425683
Wreck Depth 11.9 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARTLEPOOL (PART OF)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.8 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.9
Shadow Height 0.77
Tonnage 5500
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details FOR DETAILS PRIOR TO 1986 SURVEY SEE WK RECORD18675 IN 503626.5N, 022552W. H1823/58 1.6.61 OBSTN 5FMS IN 503624N, 022545W. (FSL MEDA). - NM 1106/61. H5149/55 15.9.70 NOW CHARTED AS WK 9.1MTRS. NC 2255. H2928/83 24.2.88 EXAM'D 3.10.86 IN 503629N, 022528W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.0 IN GEN DEPTH 12.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. BROKEN UP AND SPREAD OVER WIDE AREA. DIVER CONFIRMED NO SHAPE TO WK AND IDENTIFIED 2 METAL SHEETS, ROUGHLY 10 X 15FT, LYING FLAT BUT SUPPORTING JAGGED EDGES AND GIRDERS, IN VICINITY OF LEAST E/S DEPTH. RECOMMEND RETAIN WK 9.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. (HMS GLEANER, HI 207). - NM 838/88. 5.11.05 EUT POSN: 5036.518N, 0225.546W. NE 2268. HH091/217/01 - SEP 2009/000158351 2.11.09 EXAM'D 31.3.08 IN 5036.530N, 0225.541W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.95 IN GEN DEPTH 12.72MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 1.53MTRS, WIDTH 1.29MTRS, HT 0.77MTR. SQUARE OBJECT LOCATED APPROX 35MTRS N OF LISTED POSN. TWO SMALLER OBJECTS LOCATED FURTHER 75MTRS W. AMEND OBSTN. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1217). AMEND OBSTN 11.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1932 BY W GRAY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. TORPEDOED BY E BOAT. BOW WAS SALVAGED AND NEW STERN FITTED IN 1941. [SEE 18675]. DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES, VERY BROKEN AND SCATTERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

SEE ALSO [18675], BROKEN UP & SPREAD OVER WIDE AREA

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 36.53 N,2 25.541 W
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FAQ

Where is the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) wreck located?

The HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.53 N,2 25.541 W.

How deep is the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 11.9 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.53 N,2 25.541 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF)?

The seabed around the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) sink?

The HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) sank on Jul 5, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) belong to?

The HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF)?

The HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) had a tonnage of 5500 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF)?

The HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) is classified as a steam ship.

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