Hemsley 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hemsley 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 31.433 N,5 1.813 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.523883
  • Longitude: -5.030217
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEMSLEY 1
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 67.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1178
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1969
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 22, 1999

Surveying Details

H4698/59 10.6.69 NO ACTION TAKEN BY TRINITY HOUSE AGAINST REPD WK IN 503112N, 050136W. (TH, 4.6.69). H4698/59 11.6.69 POSN 503124N, 050145W. (HM CG, TREVOSE HEAD). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H4698/59 7.10.69 DEMOLITION WORK STARTED. (LL, 197/447). H4698/59 21.4.70 APPROX 80 TONS OF SUPERSTRUCTURE REMOVED TO LEVEL OF DECK. HULL FULL OF SAND. SALVAGE CO REPORT UNABLE TO REMOVE ALL REMAINING PARTS. (HM CG, TREVOSE HEAD). H4698/59 7.5.70 FULL DETAILS OF REPORT OF COURT IN FILE. (REPORT OF COURT NO 8048). 5.6.70 VISUAL INSPECTION BY LLOYDS. ALL SUPERSTRUCTURE AND BRIDGE GONE BOWS CUT AWAY, TRUCK ON DECK REMOVED AS HAVE BEEN MOST OF THE TANK TOPS. PARTS OF THE BOILER ARE EXPOSED. THE WRECK IS NOTHING MORE THAN AN OPEN SHELL. (LLOYDS VISUAL REPORT 27.5.70 & TELECON 5.6.70). NCA. H1282/77/116 4.5.77 REPD LOST AT FOX'S COVE TREGARNON. (P R JONES, 25.2.77). H1289/78/373 12.12.78 STERN, NOT BOW, STILL LIES AMONG ROCKS ON COASTLINE AT FOX'S COVE. [PHOTOGRAPHS ENCLOSED]. (P R JONES, 3.12.78). 23.11.11 NOT IN NAVIGABLE AREA. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY TYNE IRON SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE AND OWNED BY HEMSLEY BELL LTD. RAN AGROUND WHILST ON PASSAGE TO BREAKERS YARD AT ANTWERP. (LL & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HEMSLEY 1 wreck located?

The HEMSLEY 1 wreck is located at coordinates 50 31.433 N,5 1.813 W.

When did the HEMSLEY 1 sink?

The HEMSLEY 1 sank on May 12, 1969.

When was the wreck of the HEMSLEY 1 discovered?

The wreck of the HEMSLEY 1 was discovered in 1969.

What country did the HEMSLEY 1 belong to?

The HEMSLEY 1 belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HEMSLEY 1 carrying?

The HEMSLEY 1 was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HEMSLEY 1?

The HEMSLEY 1 had a tonnage of 1178 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEMSLEY 1?

The HEMSLEY 1 is classified as a tanker.

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