Humber Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Humber Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 58.075 N,1 14.647 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.967917
  • Longitude: -1.244117
Wreck Depth 37.98 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HUMBER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 38.5
Sonar Width 11.6
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 157
Tonnage 280
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1918
Bottom Texture 1,4
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2019

Surveying Details

1918 POSN: 2M E OF SUNDERLAND. (M01931). H4214/26 1.7.26 INS AS NDWPA (1918) IN POSN 2 MILES E OF SUNDERLAND. H7018/58 12.11.59 WK LOCATED IN 545803N, 011428W [OGB] USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR BY OROPESA 83FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 120FT IN GEN DEPTH 153FT. NO SCOUR. (HMS SCOTT). AMENDED TO NDW. BR STD. 2.11.67 AMENDED TO WK 20FMS. BR STD. H2433/71 24.4.71 CONTACT ABOUT 2C N OF CHARTED POSN OBTAINED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS ROS DTD 31.12.70). 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 36MTRS. NC 152. 3.12.75 AMENDED TO WK 35MTRS. NC 152. (CHANGE OF DATUM). HH090/796/01 30.12.98 EXAM'D 12.7.98 IN 545804.2N, 011438.6W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 38.0, FOUL 38.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.1 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS. LENGTH 52MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. SMALL WK, LOOKS TO BE BROKEN UP AROUND THE MIDSHIPS AREA. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO SW 38MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 1.3.19 EXAM�D 1.3.19 IN 5458.075N, 0114.647W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.98MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. LENGTH 38.5MTRS, WIDTH 11.6MTRS, HT 7.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 157/337DEGS. ON ITS SIDE IN 2 MAIN SECTIONS. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND NDW 37MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY ARDROSSAN DRY DOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J B KNAPTON. COMPOUND ENGINE OF 35RHP FOR 8 KNOTS. TORPEDOED. 7 MEN LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

ON ITS SIDE IN 2 MAIN SECTIONS

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FAQ

Where is the HUMBER wreck located?

The HUMBER wreck is located at coordinates 54 58.075 N,1 14.647 W.

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

The HUMBER lies at a depth of about 37.98 meters and is located at coordinates 54 58.075 N,1 14.647 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HUMBER?

The seabed around the HUMBER lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the HUMBER sink?

The HUMBER sank on Jan 25, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HUMBER discovered?

The wreck of the HUMBER was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HUMBER belong to?

The HUMBER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HUMBER?

The HUMBER had a tonnage of 280 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUMBER?

The HUMBER is classified as a steam ship.

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