Hornchurch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hornchurch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 11.839 N,1 51.251 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.197317
  • Longitude: 1.854183
Wreck Depth 20.13 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HORNCHURCH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 12.2
Sonar Length 89.2
Sonar Width 16.9
Shadow Height 11.1
Orientation 40
Tonnage 2162
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 12, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 142.2,,002.1,023.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2017

Surveying Details

H0650/40 6.9.40 INS AS DW(PA). - NM 2207/40. H0650/40 9.11.42 CLEAR AT 44FT. LEAST E/S 68FT. DEPTH IN VICINITY 103FT. NOT DANGEROUS. (FOIC YARMOUTH 30.8.42). AMEND TO NDW. - N 2443/42. H0650/40 9.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR 61FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68FT IN 106FT. (HMS SCOTT 18.8.61). AMEND TO SW 10FMS 1FT. LC 1543. 11.12.72 AMEND TO SW 18.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 5.1.95 EXAM'D 26.5.94 IN 521148.24N, 015121.19E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 19.9, FOUL 20.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.0 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.0MTR. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 616). BR STD. SEP 2016/000091759 23.8.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16; IN 5211.839N, 0151.251E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.13MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS, LENGTH 89.2MTRS, WIDTH 16.9MTRS, HEIGHT 11.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 040/220 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 142.24MTRS, 2.14MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 023 DEGS. WRECK IS PARTIALLY BROKEN. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 20.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HUDSON SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 231HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MACCOLL & POLLOCK LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE METHIL FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. BOMBED AND SUNK. CREW OF 22 SAVED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 11.839 N,1 51.251 E
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FAQ

Where is the HORNCHURCH wreck located?

The HORNCHURCH wreck is located at coordinates 52 11.839 N,1 51.251 E.

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

The HORNCHURCH lies at a depth of about 20.13 meters and is located at coordinates 52 11.839 N,1 51.251 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HORNCHURCH?

The seabed around the HORNCHURCH lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the HORNCHURCH sink?

The HORNCHURCH sank on Jul 12, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HORNCHURCH discovered?

The wreck of the HORNCHURCH was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HORNCHURCH belong to?

The HORNCHURCH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HORNCHURCH carrying?

The HORNCHURCH was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HORNCHURCH?

The HORNCHURCH had a tonnage of 2162 tons.

What type of wreck is the HORNCHURCH?

The HORNCHURCH is classified as a steam ship.

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