Hosianna (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hosianna (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 51.602 N,1 2.716 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.860033
  • Longitude: 1.045267
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOSIANNA (PROBABLY)
Type ketch
Flag GB
Length 29.9 m
Sonar Length 30.3
Orientation 50
Tonnage 56
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 1926
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3679/26 20.8.26 H3679/26 20.8.26 SANK 4 MILES SSE FROM DUNGENESS. (BOT 4.8.26). POSN 505130N, 010215E, APPROX. NCA. H617/31 7.10.59 H617/31 7.10.59 NOTHING FOUND DURING AREA SWEEP. (HMS KELLETT, SWEEP REPORT 1930). H4199/78 12.10.78 H4199/78 12.10.78 NOT FOUND DURING INTENSIVE DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). H2330/84 4.3.86 H2330/84 4.3.86 SMALL WK EXAM'D 17.11.85 IN 505134N, 010249E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LYING 050/230 DEGS, FLUSH WITH SEABED, IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. LENGTH 30.3MTRS. CHART AS FOUL. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 240B). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH091/159/01 30.8.07 HH091/159/01 30.8.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (OSAE, HI 1159). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2007

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS 'ZAANDIJK'. WAS ON PASSAGE LONDON TO BARNSTAPLE.

General Comments

INTACT, FLUSH WITH SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the HOSIANNA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HOSIANNA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 51.602 N,1 2.716 E.

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

The seabed around the HOSIANNA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the HOSIANNA (PROBABLY) sink?

The HOSIANNA (PROBABLY) sank on May 7, 1926.

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

The wreck of the HOSIANNA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1926.

What country did the HOSIANNA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HOSIANNA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HOSIANNA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HOSIANNA (PROBABLY) was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the HOSIANNA (PROBABLY)?

The HOSIANNA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 56 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOSIANNA (PROBABLY)?

The HOSIANNA (PROBABLY) is classified as a ketch.

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