Hornchurch (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hornchurch (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 22.132 N,1 28.567 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.368867
  • Longitude: -1.476117
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.3 m
Draught 5.6
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 8.4
Orientation 9
Tonnage 2159
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2000

Surveying Details

SUNK 3.5M ENE FROM COQUET ISLAND. (BMVS). H8203/19 1.7.26 H8203/19 H4214/26 1.7.26 AMENDED TO NDW PA (1917) IN POSN 552148N, 012810W ON 1192 & DELETED OLD SYMBOL FROM 2182B. 16.3.74 16.3.74 AMEND TO USCPA 18 MTRS. NC 156. H1270/85 14.10.86 H1270/85 14.10.86 AMEND TO USCPA 25MTRS. NE 1192. (USC RECALCULATED). HH090/843/01 4.1.00 HH090/843/01 4.1.00 EXAM'D 6.7.99 IN 5522.132N, 0128.567W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 33.7, FOUL 34.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.6 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.4MTRS. LIES 009/189 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP. IN TWO MAIN PARTS. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO SW 33MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J HUDSON & CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR METHIL. FOUNDERED AFTER STRIKING A GERMAN LAID MINE. TWO MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, IN TWO MAIN PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 22.132 N,1 28.567 W
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FAQ

Where is the HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 22.132 N,1 28.567 W.

How deep is the HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 55 22.132 N,1 28.567 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY) sink?

The HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 3, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY)?

The HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2159 tons.

What type of wreck is the HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY)?

The HORNCHURCH (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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