Hebburn (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hebburn (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 48.703 N,7 24.383 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.811717
  • Longitude: -7.406383
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEBBURN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.9 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1938
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source other
Surveying Details 7.10.18 M46052 7.10.18 SUNK 64 MILES WNW OF SMALLS. (BOT). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 14M S OF MINE HEAD. (WW1SL). 1.3.45 AUBD 1123/71 1.3.45 PA IN 514800N, 072300W. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. 10.2.70 10.2.70 INS AS NDWPA IN 514800N, 072300W. BR STD. 5.12.77 5.12.77 AMEND WK USCPA 55MTRS. NC 2049. H2979/74 22.2.78 H2979/74 22.2.78 FF REPD IN 514841N, 072420W [OSI]. POSN BY DECCA. STATED TO BE BIG WRECK. (E GILES, LTR DTD 5.3.77). AMEND POSN. NC 2049.
Last Amended Date May 18, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BURNETT STEAMSHIP CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 200 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM BARRY. TORPEDOED BY UB-91. 6 MEN LOST. (DODS, LLWW1, WW1SL & SII).

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FAQ

Where is the HEBBURN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HEBBURN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 48.703 N,7 24.383 W.

How deep is the HEBBURN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HEBBURN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 51 48.703 N,7 24.383 W.

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

The seabed around the HEBBURN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the HEBBURN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HEBBURN (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 25, 1918.

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

The wreck of the HEBBURN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HEBBURN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HEBBURN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HEBBURN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HEBBURN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HEBBURN (POSSIBLY)?

The HEBBURN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1938 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEBBURN (POSSIBLY)?

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

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