Hurst Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hurst Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.36 N,5 20.674 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.689333
  • Longitude: -5.344567
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HURST
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 102.3
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 85
Tonnage 4718
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.4,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2011

Surveying Details

H351/20 H351/20 POSN 2.5M W BY N OF SKOKHOLM ISLAND. POSN 514130N, 052030W APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). H3451/24 16.5.24 H3451/24 16.5.24 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1488. 14.11.72 14.11.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15FMS [27MTRS]. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 1178. H3804/72 3.10.77 H3804/72 3.10.77 LOCATED 20.8.76 IN 514120.09N, 052037.23W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.2 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. LARGE & SUBSTANTIAL WK, LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 45MTRS, LYING 088/268DEGS. SCOUR 1MTR, ON N & SE SIDE OF WK. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 12.7.76). BR STD. 6.12.11 6.12.11 LOCATED 5.6.10 IN 5141.360N, 0520.674W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.54 IN GEN DEPTH 56.7MTRS. SCOUR 1.4MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 102.3MTRS, WIDTH 28.0MTRS, HT 5.56MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEGS WITH BOWS E. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). APPARENTLY WELL BROKEN UP. AMEND WK 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY SCOTT'S SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLYDE SHIPPING CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 359 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CHILE FOR NEWPORT. TORPEDOED BY U-96. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, SCOUR TO N AND SE

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FAQ

Where is the HURST wreck located?

The HURST wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.36 N,5 20.674 W.

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

The HURST lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 51 41.36 N,5 20.674 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HURST?

The seabed around the HURST lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the HURST sink?

The HURST sank on Oct 3, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HURST discovered?

The wreck of the HURST was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HURST belong to?

The HURST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HURST carrying?

The HURST was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the HURST?

The HURST had a tonnage of 4718 tons.

What type of wreck is the HURST?

The HURST is classified as a steam ship.

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