Hazelwood (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hazelwood (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.502 N,1 51.399 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.475033
  • Longitude: -1.856650
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99.1 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3120
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 8 MILES S BY E, 0.5 E, FROM ANVIL POINT. (WW1SL). H4908/79 15.12.79 HAZELWOOD'S CARGO WAS COAL. (A C CROTHALL, 11.12.79). ON ENQUIRY, MR CROTHALL STATES HIS INFORMATION RE CARGO FOR 'HAZELWOOD' WAS OBTAINED FROM DEPT OF TRADE, VIA CDR BOWERMAN. HH100/351/08 15.2.94 WK IN 502828N, 015119W [OGB] IS POSSIBLY THE 'HAZELWOOD'. (J WELCH, WK LIST). REPORTED TO STAND 8MTRS ABOVE SEABED WITH DECK AT A DEPTH OF 40MTRS. (DIVE DORSET, WK NO 205). PLOTS IN ABOUT 38MTRS! CHART AS NDWPA. BR STD. 23.10.12 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (EMU, HI 1366). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1894 BY ROPNER & SON. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY GASCONY SS CO, LONDON. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 273 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR NANTES. TORPEDOED BY UC 62. 32 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.502 N,1 51.399 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3120 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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