Hoshanger Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hoshanger Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 48.668 N,2 24.209 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.811133
  • Longitude: -2.403483
Wreck Depth 69 m
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOSHANGER
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 74.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 49.5
Sonar Width 14.8
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 150
Tonnage 1591
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1940
Scour Dimensions 0007.0,,001.5,310
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 30, 2007

Surveying Details

H01001/40 APPROX SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 581000N, 014000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SUNK IN 582500N, 015300W. (WW2SL). HH091/137/01 - SEP 2007/000038650 30.3.07 EXAM'D 12.8.06 IN 5848.6683N, 0224.2089W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 69.4 IN GEN DEPTH 76.5MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 7MTRS TOWARDS 310 DEGS. LENGTH 49.5MTRS, WIDTH 14.8MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. MAIN WRECK IS BROKEN WITH THE PARTS OFFSET. THIRD PIECE LIES 205MTRS TO THE SE. NO OTHER DEBRIS EVIDENT. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). INS AS WK 69MTRS. - NM 2971/07. H01001/40 5.10.07 RESEARCH USING DOCUMENTATION FROM U 20, WOULD INDICATE THAT THIS WRECK IS PROBABLY THAT OF DANISH SS 'FREDENSBORG [SEE ALSO 1385]. (K HEATH E-MAIL DTD 18.9.07 & TELECON) H01001/40 WHICH GAVE SINKING POSN AS 5810.00N, 0140.00W HAS BEEN DESTROYED. WKS USC PA 70MTRS [TO COVER 'ENGLAND' & 'HOSANGER'] IN 5825.00N, 0153.00W TO REMAIN CHARTED UNTIL DISPROVED BY SURVEY. 20.6.11 THIS WK CONSIDERED TO BE HOSHANGER. (K HEATH, TELECON 20.6.11).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY BERGENS MEK. VERKSTED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WESTFAL-LARSEN & CO, A/S. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 139NHP. SUNK BY U-20 15 MILES SE OF COPINSAY LT. PASSAGE UNKNOWN FOR SCOTLAND. ONE MAN RECOVERED, 17 LOST. (LL WW2, DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE LOSSES).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN WITH PARTS OFFSET, PORTION LIES SE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 48.668 N,2 24.209 W
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FAQ

Where is the HOSHANGER wreck located?

The HOSHANGER wreck is located at coordinates 58 48.668 N,2 24.209 W.

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

The HOSHANGER lies at a depth of about 69 meters and is located at coordinates 58 48.668 N,2 24.209 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOSHANGER?

The seabed around the HOSHANGER lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the HOSHANGER sink?

The HOSHANGER sank on Jan 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HOSHANGER discovered?

The wreck of the HOSHANGER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HOSHANGER belong to?

The HOSHANGER belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the HOSHANGER?

The HOSHANGER had a tonnage of 1591 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOSHANGER?

The HOSHANGER is classified as a steam ship.

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