Horseferry (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Horseferry (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 51.948 N,2 9.486 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.865800
  • Longitude: 2.158100
Wreck Depth 35.24 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HORSEFERRY (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 66.1 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 58.6
Sonar Width 15.2
Shadow Height 6.8
Orientation 178
Tonnage 951
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1942
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 165.0,034.0,003.0,340
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 22, 2020

Surveying Details

H01065/42 12.9.42 SWEPT CLEAR 43FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 99FT IN GEN DEPTH 127FT. POSN 525151N, 020937E. (FOIC YARMOUTH 25.8.42). INS AS NDW. - NM 1972/42. H3730/69 29.5.69 EXAM'D IN 525218N, 021001E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 119FT IN GEN DEPTH 126FT. SCOUR DEPTH 130FT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 111/69). AMEND TO WK 20FMS. BR STD. 20.11.72 SHOWN IN 525157N, 020934E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES 1954, 7.11.72. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 26.3.73 AMEND TO WK 36MTRS. NC 106. HH090/616/01 22.11.94 EXAM'D 18.6.94 IN 525154.98N, 020936.01E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 32.7, FOUL 33.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.0 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 44MTRS. DCS3 HT 10.0MTRS. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. LIES 175/355 DEGS. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 4277/94. HH100/351/19 2.10.02 DIVED IN 5251.940N, 0209.480E [WGD] USING GPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS, CORRECTED FOR TIDE. WK IS INVERTED AND INTACT. DEBRIS FIELD AROUND WK. (G E BUXTON, FAX DTD 1.10.02). NCA. SEP 2020/000100123 22.5.20 EXAM'D 30.12.18; IN 5251.948N, 0209.486E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.24MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS, LENGTH 58.6MTRS, WIDTH 15.2MTRS, HEIGHT 6.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 178/358 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 165MTRS, WIDTH 34MTRS, 3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 340 DEGS. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). WRECK INVERTED AND INTACT. STERN IS PROMINENT, BUT THE BOW IS PARTLY SUBMERGED. AMEND NDW 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY J CROWN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GAS LIGHT & COKE CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 115HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED BY E BOAT.

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 51.948 N,2 9.486 E
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FAQ

Where is the HORSEFERRY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HORSEFERRY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 51.948 N,2 9.486 E.

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

The HORSEFERRY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 35.24 meters and is located at coordinates 52 51.948 N,2 9.486 E.

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

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

When did the HORSEFERRY (PROBABLY) sink?

The HORSEFERRY (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 11, 1942.

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

The wreck of the HORSEFERRY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HORSEFERRY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HORSEFERRY (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HORSEFERRY (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HORSEFERRY (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HORSEFERRY (PROBABLY)?

The HORSEFERRY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 951 tons.

What type of wreck is the HORSEFERRY (PROBABLY)?

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

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