Horsted Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Horsted Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 53.767 N,0 15.751 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.896117
  • Longitude: 0.262517
Wreck Depth 35.98 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HORSTED
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 78 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 88.1
Sonar Width 21.1
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 178
Tonnage 1670
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1939
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details POSN 079DEGS, 10.2M FROM WITHERNSEA LTHO. (FO HUMBER & TH). H0146/39 27.12.39 HORSTED IN 534542N, 001824E. STERN MAST & FUNNEL SHOWING. (SHIPPING CASUALTIES). H5084/77 17.3.80 EXAM'D 6.12.79 IN 535344N, 001550E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 35.8 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.7MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS. LYING 010/190DEG. (HMS EGERIA, HI 64/79). INS AS WK 35MTRS. BR STD. 2.4.09 WK HAS BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS HORSTED, BASED ON MATCHING MACHINERY, LENGTH AND CORRESPONDING ARTEFACTS RECOVERED INCLUDING CROCKERY WITH SHIP'S & OWNER'S NAMEPRINTED ON IT. (CARL RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 30.3.09) NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 11.10.16 EXAM'D 21.3.16; IN 5353.767N, 0015.751E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.98MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS, LENGTH 88.1MTRS, WIDTH 21.1MTRS, HEIGHT 6.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 178/358 DEGS. WRECK SITS UPRIGHT ON ITS HULL BUT HAS BROKEN UP WITH TWO BOILERS AND ENGINE VISIBLE NEAR STERN. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND NDW 35MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY THE BURNTISLAND SHIPBULDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, BURNTISLAND, WITH TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 197NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY D ROWAN & CO LTD., GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STEPHENSON, CLARKE & ASSOCIATES LTD. PASSAGE LONDON FOR SUNDERLAND IN CONVOY. SUNK BY LARGE EXPLOSION UNDER THE HULL, EITHER MINE OR TORPEDO. 5 LIVES LOST. (SIBI, DODS & WRECKSITE.EU)

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FAQ

Where is the HORSTED wreck located?

The HORSTED wreck is located at coordinates 53 53.767 N,0 15.751 E.

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

The HORSTED lies at a depth of about 35.98 meters and is located at coordinates 53 53.767 N,0 15.751 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HORSTED?

The seabed around the HORSTED lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the HORSTED sink?

The HORSTED sank on Dec 4, 1939.

When was the wreck of the HORSTED discovered?

The wreck of the HORSTED was discovered in 1979.

What country did the HORSTED belong to?

The HORSTED belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HORSTED carrying?

The HORSTED was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HORSTED?

The HORSTED had a tonnage of 1670 tons.

What type of wreck is the HORSTED?

The HORSTED is classified as a steam ship.

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