Hunsbrook Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hunsbrook Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 57.3 S,14 24.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -22.955000
  • Longitude: 14.412500
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HUNSBROOK
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 122.2 m
Width 16 m
Draught 7.8
Tonnage 4463
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1919
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date May 21, 2010

Surveying Details

H9784/19 24.12.19 H9784/19 24.12.19 REPORTED IN 225721S, 142446E OR 064.5DEGS, 6800YDS FROM PELICAN PT BN 225745N, 142410E. (LOWESTOFT HN). NCA YET. H9784/19 9.1.20 H9784/19 9.1.20 INS THE ABOVE ON BA 629. H2332/29 18.4.29 H2332/29 18.4.29 NOW SHOWN IN 225718S, 142445E ON E1621. INS AS SUBMERGED WK CONSPIC ON NC 629 & ST ON BA CHARTS 632, 1806 & 3859. H6914/53 1.11.53 H6914/53 1.11.53 SHOWN ON E9511. H4954/55 9.10.70 H4954/55 9.10.70 NOW SHOWN IN 225718N, 142445E OR 269.5DEGS, 5.11M FROM WALVIS BAY CH SPIRE ON SAN 1001 [EDN NOV 1969]. BR STD.88H4405/65 2.12.70 DELETED. (SOUTH AFRICA NM 78/70, SASS NATAL). AMENDED TO DEAD. BA 629, 1806 & 3859.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 523NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G.HEYN & SONS. PASSAGE BARRY FOR REUNION. (DODS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 57.3 S,14 24.75 E
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FAQ

Where is the HUNSBROOK wreck located?

The HUNSBROOK wreck is located at coordinates 22 57.3 S,14 24.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HUNSBROOK?

The seabed around the HUNSBROOK lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the HUNSBROOK sink?

The HUNSBROOK sank on Nov 7, 1919.

When was the wreck of the HUNSBROOK discovered?

The wreck of the HUNSBROOK was discovered in 1919.

What country did the HUNSBROOK belong to?

The HUNSBROOK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HUNSBROOK carrying?

The HUNSBROOK was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HUNSBROOK?

The HUNSBROOK had a tonnage of 4463 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUNSBROOK?

The HUNSBROOK is classified as a carrier.

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