Hunsdon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hunsdon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 19.154 N,5 27.264 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.319233
  • Longitude: -5.454400
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HUNSDON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 102.2 m
Width 14.7 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 114.2
Sonar Width 18.8
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 67
Tonnage 2899
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.9,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2013

Surveying Details

[NO DATE] SUNK APPROX 0.75M SE OF STRANGFORD LT BUOY, CO. DOWN. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). 1M S FROM STRANGFORD. (WW1SL). H6996/53 25.11.53 H6996/53 25.11.53 WK 50FT LOCATED IN 541912N, 052710W OR 104.5DEGS, 2.58M FROM ANGUS ROCK ON E9623. NOT EXAMINED. (HMS SCOTT). INS AS WK 8.25FMS IN 541912N, 052713W [OSI]. - NM 2689/53. 13.1.56 13.1.56 SHOWN AS WK 8FMS 1FT (UNEXAMINED) ON NC 2156. H4231/62 13.4.66 H4231/62 13.4.66 EXAM'D 19.5.65 IN 541908N, 052714W [OSI]. SWEPT CLEAR 66FT, NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 83 IN GEN DEPTH 115FT. SCOUR 3FT DEEP. STRONG SONAR RETURNS, ESPECIALLY FROM NE. (HMS DALRYMPLE, 1965 [K4817/1]). INS AS NDW. - NM 740/66. H5292/71 10.8.72 H5292/71 10.8.72 INS AS SW 20MTRS ON NC 2156. HH100/351/06 25.1.93 HH100/351/06 25.1.93 IDENTIFIED BY DIVER AS WK OF THE HUNSDON. (N SOTHY, 12.1.93). 19.11.04 19.11.04 FORWARD MAST FALLEN FORWARD, WK IS GENERALLY UPRIGHT BUT THE BOW AND SOME SECTIONS OF HULL ARE FOLDED TO PORT. GUN IN PLACE ON STERN. (DIVER MAGAZINE NOV'04). [WGD] POSN: 5419.141N, 0527.310W. BA 44. 23.9.13 23.9.13 EXAM'D 3.6.13 IN 5419.154N, 0527.264W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.36 IN GEN DEPTH 33.2MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 23.23MTRS. SCOUR 0.9MTR DEEP AROUND WK. LENGTH 114.2MTRS, WIDTH 18.76MTRS, HT 5.2MTRS. LIES 067/247 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1377). INTACT, COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 29.10.13 29.10.13 LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.01MTRS. (BDC EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-ARNFIELD. BUILT IN 1911 BY AKT GES 'WESER', BREMEN. ORIGINALLY A HAMBURG BREMEN AFRIKA LINE VESSEL CAPTURED BY THE BRITISH IN THE CAMEROON RIVER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 364 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR BELFAST. TORPEDOED BY UB 92. 1 MAN LOST. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE; LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, SII).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 19.154 N,5 27.264 W
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FAQ

Where is the HUNSDON wreck located?

The HUNSDON wreck is located at coordinates 54 19.154 N,5 27.264 W.

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

The HUNSDON lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 54 19.154 N,5 27.264 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HUNSDON?

The seabed around the HUNSDON lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the HUNSDON sink?

The HUNSDON sank on Oct 18, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HUNSDON discovered?

The wreck of the HUNSDON was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HUNSDON belong to?

The HUNSDON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HUNSDON carrying?

The HUNSDON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HUNSDON?

The HUNSDON had a tonnage of 2899 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUNSDON?

The HUNSDON is classified as a steam ship.

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