Haugastol (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Haugastol (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 1.465 N,3 40.605 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.024417
- Longitude: -3.676750
|
| Wreck Depth |
61 m
|
| Water Depth |
68 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
NO |
| Length |
85.3 m |
| Width |
12.2 m |
| Draught |
5.2 |
| Sonar Length |
38 |
| Sonar Width |
11 |
| Shadow Height |
3.3 |
| Orientation |
89 |
| Tonnage |
2118 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 29, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1950 |
| Last Detection Year |
2004 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 19, 2005 |
Surveying Details
H2502/51 24.4.51 H2502/51 24.4.51 SMALL WK IN 500125N, 034044W LYING ON UNEVEN BOTTOM. 33FMS OVER WK. 23FT ABOVE SEABED. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). CHART AS WK 33FMS [60MTRS]. BR STD. H4514/76 28.4.77 H4514/76 28.4.77 LOCATED IN 500128N, 034033W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32FMS. (T ALLEN, 21.4.77). NCA. H1936/80 2.10.81 H1936/80 2.10.81 EXAM'D 19.3.81 IN 500126N, 034034W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55 IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LYING E/W, ABOUT 55MTRS LONG & SHOWING SIGNS OF HAVING BEEN DISPERSED. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 5/81). BR STD. HH100/351/20 6.8.03 HH100/351/20 6.8.03 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. LENGTH 73MTRS, STANDS 4MTRS HIGH BY DIVE COMPUTER. NO SCOUR. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK UNIDENTIFIABLE, NEITHER BOW OR STERN ARE OBVIOUS AS THAT OF A SHIPWRECK. IS SO BADLY SMASHED THAT ORIENTATION IS NOT OBVIOUS EVEN IN GOOD VISIBILITY. LOSTS OF TWISTED STEEL AND FRAMEWORK, POSSIBLY AS THE RESULT OF SALVAGE. (L BISHOP). NCA. HH091/059/01 19.4.05 HH091/059/01 19.4.05 EXAM'D 7.7.04 IN 5001.465N, 0340.605W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 61.7 IN GEN DEPTH 68.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 3.3MTRS. LIES 089/269DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 61MTRS. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
EX-UNIQUE. BUILT IN 1896 BY J. PRIESTMAN & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FEARNLEY & EGER. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 210HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY UB-35. (LLWW1, DODS & SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 1.465 N,3 40.605 W
Haugastol (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Haugastol (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.465 N,3 40.605 W.
How deep is the HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 50 1.465 N,3 40.605 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 68 meters deep.
When did the HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY) sink?
The HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 29, 1917.
When was the wreck of the HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1950.
What country did the HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.
What cargo was the HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY)?
The HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2118 tons.
What type of wreck is the HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY)?
The HAUGASTOL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
AREA OF WRECKAGE REMAINS