Hms Stockforce (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms stockforce (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.251 N,3 55.534 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.137517
  • Longitude: -3.925567
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS STOCKFORCE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 87
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 11.6
Orientation 90
Tonnage 732
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 30, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details 13.8.18 13.8.18 SUNK 3.5M SW OF BOLT HEAD. (PLYMOUTH AP REPORT). H3110/72 13.3.75 H3110/72 13.3.75 LARGE WK, LYING ON ITS SIDE, IN 500839N, 035708W [OGB] USING DECCA. E/S TRACE SUPPLIED. (S BARRETT, 11.3.75). CHART AS WK 48MTRS. BR STD. H2063/82 29.3.83 H2063/82 29.3.83 EXAM'D 7.12.82 IN 500812N, 035531W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.4 IN GEN DEPTH 59.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH HEIGHT 10.2MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, BEAM 14.6MTRS. LYING UPRIGHT, BOWS E, APPARENTLY IN GOOD CONDITION WITH NO SIGN OF DAMAGE. NO SUPERSTRUCTURE. TYPICAL SONAR PICTURE OF BARGE WITH NO HOLDS VISIBLE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 134). CHART AS WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2063/82 6.8.84 H2063/82 6.8.84 POSN RE-CHECKED USING HI-FIX AND FOUND TO BE 500813N, 035532W [OGB]. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 134, INTERIM REPORT, 5.6.84). BR STD. H1310/87/16 20.5.87 H1310/87/16 20.5.87 DIVED TWICE, ON BOW AND STERN. STEM UPRIGHT, FO'C'SLE SLOPING BACK AT ANGLE OF 60DEGS. NO.1 & 2 HOLDS BROKEN AND STANDING ONLY 2-3MTRS HIGH. STERN SECTION ALSO COMPLETELY BROKEN WITH 12 PDR., 12CWT, GUN LYING ON SEABED AMONGST 2MTR HIGH WRECKAGE. NO ENGINE OR BOILERS SEEN. PROBABLY WW1 FROM GENERAL CONDITION AND SHELL CASES ARE DATED 1914. TOP OF STERN SECTION STANDS 6MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS (REDUCED). (A HILLGROVE, 9.4.87). NCA. HH091/059/01 6.5.05 HH091/059/01 6.5.05 EXAM'D 19.7.04 IN 5008.251N, 0355.534W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.4 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 87MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 11.6MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS WITH BOWS W. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). RETAIN WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 6, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-CHARYCE. BUILT IN 1905. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED 1.1918 AS A SPECIAL SERVICE 'Q' SHIP. TWO 4 INCH AND ONE 12 POUNDER GUN. TORPEDOED BY UB-80. ON FIRING BACK STRUCK THE BOAT ON THE PERISCOPE, THE FIN AND BELOW THE WATER LINE. AFTER 20 MORE HITS THE BOAT SANK BY THE STERN, BUT MANAGED TO RETURN TO GERMANY. (DER KREIG ZUR SEE, WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the HMS STOCKFORCE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS STOCKFORCE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.251 N,3 55.534 W.

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

The HMS STOCKFORCE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.251 N,3 55.534 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS STOCKFORCE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS STOCKFORCE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the HMS STOCKFORCE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS STOCKFORCE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 30, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS STOCKFORCE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS STOCKFORCE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1975.

What country did the HMS STOCKFORCE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS STOCKFORCE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS STOCKFORCE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS STOCKFORCE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 732 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS STOCKFORCE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS STOCKFORCE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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