Hogarth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hogarth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 55.44 N,1 9.915 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.924000
  • Longitude: -1.165250
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOGARTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77 m
Width 9.9 m
Draught 5.3
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1231
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 7, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,000.7,
Debris Field 0200.0,045
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details MINED 15M SSE OF THE LONGSTONE. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, WW 1). POSN 5526.0N, 0122.5W. NCA. H7018/58 12.10.59 H7018/58 12.10.59 WK LOCATED IN 545525N, 010951W USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 150 IN GEN DEPTH 169FT. (HMS SCOTT, AUG 1959). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H2433/71 21.4.71 H2433/71 21.4.71 THREE CONTACTS OBTAINED ON OR NEAR THIS WK DURING AREA SEARCH. NOT EXAMINED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 31.12.70). 8.6.72 8.6.72 SHOWN AS WK 25FMS. NE 1192. 15.5.73 15.5.73 SHOWN AS WK 45MTRS. NC 152. 3.12.75 3.12.75 NOW SHOWN AS WK 44MTRS [LAT]. (CHANGE OF DATUM). NC 152. H4871/68 12.10.78 H4871/68 12.10.78 WK LIES E/W. DCS3 HT 7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. LENGTH 32MTRS. (E MARGRETT, WIMPEY LAB LTD, 11.9.78). NCA. H4908/79 9.7.80 H4908/79 9.7.80 SS ZEELAND SANK IN 545525N, 010950W, APPROX. (A C CROTHALL, 22.5.80). H6330/87 11.11.88 H6330/87 11.11.88 EXAMINED 27.5.88 IN 545526N, 010949W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [6 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.1 IN GEN DEPTH 49.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 50.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.5MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LIES 090/270DEGS WITH AN ISOLATED PIECE OF WRECKAGE 1MTR HIGH, ABOUT 200MTRS NE. MAIN WK IS BROKEN IN TWO. (GARDLINE, HI 414A). AMEND TO WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2.7.09 2.7.09 EUT POSN: 5455440N, 0109.915W. NE 152. 24.9.10 24.9.10 DIVED IN 2009 BY DIVERS USING TYNE BASED CHARTER BOAT 'SPELLBINDER' OWNED BY ALLAN LOPEZ. BELL RECOVERED BEARING NAME HOGARTH, WHICH HAD ALWAYS BEEN CONSIDERED TO HAVE SUNK 30M N. (R YOUNG, E-MAIL 24.9.10) IDENTITY AMENDED. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1893 BY HALL RUSSELL & CO, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ABERDEEN STEAM NAVIGATION CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 343HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR ABERDEEN. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY UB 107, 10M S HALF E FROM LONGSTONE, FARNE ISLANDS. 26 OF 27 CREW LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO

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FAQ

Where is the HOGARTH wreck located?

The HOGARTH wreck is located at coordinates 54 55.44 N,1 9.915 W.

How deep is the HOGARTH and where exactly is it located?

The HOGARTH lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 54 55.44 N,1 9.915 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOGARTH?

The seabed around the HOGARTH lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the HOGARTH sink?

The HOGARTH sank on Jun 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HOGARTH discovered?

The wreck of the HOGARTH was discovered in 1959.

What country did the HOGARTH belong to?

The HOGARTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HOGARTH carrying?

The HOGARTH was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HOGARTH?

The HOGARTH had a tonnage of 1231 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOGARTH?

The HOGARTH is classified as a steam ship.

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