Humber Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Humber Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 37.826 N,5 3.831 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.630433
  • Longitude: -5.063850
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HUMBER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.2 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 900
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1892
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1892
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4919/77 21.12.77 H4919/77 21.12.77 SMALL STEAMER WRECKED ON BRIMSTONE ROCKS NEAR LINNEY HEAD, DATE UNKNOWN. (E GILES, LTR DTD 11.12.77). POSN 513748N, 050346W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1889 BY D.J. DUNLOP & CO, PORT GLASGOW, STRANDED IN FORCE 2 WINDS, WHILST ON PASSAGE BELFAST TO BRISTOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W SLOAN & CO., GLASGOW. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES)

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FAQ

Where is the HUMBER wreck located?

The HUMBER wreck is located at coordinates 51 37.826 N,5 3.831 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HUMBER?

The seabed around the HUMBER lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HUMBER sink?

The HUMBER sank on Jan 18, 1892.

When was the wreck of the HUMBER discovered?

The wreck of the HUMBER was discovered in 1892.

What country did the HUMBER belong to?

The HUMBER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HUMBER carrying?

The HUMBER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HUMBER?

The HUMBER had a tonnage of 900 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUMBER?

The HUMBER is classified as a steam ship.

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