Hurunui Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hurunui Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 7.94 N,5 0.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.132333
  • Longitude: -5.001500
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 88 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HURUNUI
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 10644
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 18, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Surveying Details

20.5.18 SUNK 175DEGS, 47M FROM LIZARD. (DOCKET M010164). 20.5.18 SANK IN 490800N, 050000W. (1DSA, DOCKET M25007). 8.6.18 ABANDONED IN 490800N, 050000W AND SANK 2 HOURS LATER. (BOT). 18.5.18 SUNK IN 490800N 050000W. (S DEVONPORT). 30.12.77 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 OR IN FRENCH WRECK RECORDS 1976. H1271/80 9.6.80 INS AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 60.0MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN] & IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987. BR STD. 24.2.09 SHOWN IN 4907.940N, 0500.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE WELLINGTON FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED 48M S BY W OF THE LIZARD. 1 MAN LOST. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the HURUNUI wreck located?

The HURUNUI wreck is located at coordinates 49 7.94 N,5 0.09 W.

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

The HURUNUI lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 49 7.94 N,5 0.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HURUNUI?

The seabed around the HURUNUI lies at approximately 88 meters deep.

When did the HURUNUI sink?

The HURUNUI sank on May 18, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HURUNUI discovered?

The wreck of the HURUNUI was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HURUNUI belong to?

The HURUNUI belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HURUNUI?

The HURUNUI had a tonnage of 10644 tons.

What type of wreck is the HURUNUI?

The HURUNUI is classified as a steam ship.

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