Hugin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hugin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 28.033 N,5 12.062 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.467217
  • Longitude: -5.201033
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HUGIN
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1667
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source other
Surveying Details 28.2.18 28.2.18 TORPEDOED 4.5M OFF ST AGNES. (BOT MASTER, DOCKET M10200). GIVES POSN APPROX 502800N, 051200W, FOR FILING ONLY. H6391/19 23.2.18 H6391/19 23.2.18 POSN TREVOSE HEAD BRG ENE (MAG) 8M. (IDSA MASTER, DOCKET M9746). NCA. 8.3.20 8.3.20 CHART AS WK (OLD SYMBOL). NE 2565. H2537/28 27.8.28 H2537/28 & H4337/28 27.8.28 NOW CHARTED AS NDW 1918 PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 19.1.78 19.1.78 NOT LOCATED IN 502800N 051200W. (E GILES). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEE ALSO [16585].
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U60 AND FOUNDERED WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM GOTEBORG TO LIVERPOOL. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

See Also: 16585

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FAQ

Where is the HUGIN wreck located?

The HUGIN wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.033 N,5 12.062 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HUGIN?

The seabed around the HUGIN lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the HUGIN sink?

The HUGIN sank on Feb 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HUGIN discovered?

The wreck of the HUGIN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HUGIN belong to?

The HUGIN belonged to SE.

What cargo was the HUGIN carrying?

The HUGIN was carrying general and mixed goods,timber.

What was the tonnage of the HUGIN?

The HUGIN had a tonnage of 1667 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUGIN?

The HUGIN is classified as a steam ship.