Hillfern (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hillfern (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 57.745 N,2 9.797 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.962417
  • Longitude: -2.163283
Wreck Depth 83 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HILLFERN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 26
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 150
Tonnage 1535
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 0002.7,,001.8,090
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 2010

Surveying Details

SUNK 35 MILES NNW OF BUCHANESS. (LL WW2). 3.3.45 3.3.45 WK IN 575736N, 021000W. (EG 17). H2336/84 20.6.86 H2336/84 20.6.86 EXAM'D 26.2.86 IN 575745N, 020942W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 83 IN GEN DEPTH 91MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH HT 9.3MTRS. LIES IN 2 SEPARATE PARTS. N SECTION LIES E/W, BUT S SECTION IS MASS OF WRECKAGE WITH NO SPECIAL ORIENTATION. N SECTION IS 36.4MTRS LONG, 11MTRS WIDE & HAS THE MAX HT. ON SEABED SLOPING DOWN TO THE S. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 246). INS AS WK 82MTRS. BR STD. HH091/155/01 18.1.10 HH091/155/01 & SEP 2010/000027978 18.1.10 EXAM'D 23.5.09 IN 5757.745N, 0209.797W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 83.87 IN GEN DEPTH 90.3MTRS. SCOUR 1.85MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 2.7MTRS TOWARDS 090 DEGS. IN TWO PARTS: N PART LENGTH 26MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. S PART LIES 32MTR S. APPEARS TO BE DEBRIS WITH LENGTH 21.5MTRS, LYING 075 DEGS. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). AMEND WK 83MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING AN EXTERNAL EXPLOSION, PROBABLY CAUSED BY A MINE. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR CORK. EIGHT MEN LOST.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the HILLFERN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HILLFERN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 57.745 N,2 9.797 W.

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

The HILLFERN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 83 meters and is located at coordinates 57 57.745 N,2 9.797 W.

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

The seabed around the HILLFERN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the HILLFERN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HILLFERN (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 3, 1940.

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

The wreck of the HILLFERN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HILLFERN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HILLFERN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HILLFERN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HILLFERN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HILLFERN (POSSIBLY)?

The HILLFERN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1535 tons.

What type of wreck is the HILLFERN (POSSIBLY)?

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

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