Hvitveis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hvitveis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 37.956 N,0 9.322 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.632600
  • Longitude: -0.155367
Wreck Depth 11.67 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HVITVEIS
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Length 55.1 m
Width 9.2 m
Sonar Length 65.03
Sonar Width 21.12
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 294
Tonnage 650
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1915
Scour Dimensions 0022.0,,001.8,240
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6274/15 30.7.17 WK IN 533755N, 000916W, OR 015DEGS, 8C FROM STALLINGBORO HAVEN LTHO. LEAST DEPTH 38FT. BUOY SE. (IMMINGHAM). - FNM 470/17. H5257/21 25.8.21 WK DISPERSED, BUOY REMOVED (HCB). - NM 1506/21. H332/62 20.7.62 SHOWN AS WK 6FMS 5FT IN 533756N, 000913W ON SURVEY K2204. - NM 1485/62. H] 15.9.77 WK 11.9MTRS STILL SHOWN ON BTDB SURVEY 1976 [K5557 FH]. 27.9.77 SHOWN AS WK 11.6MTRS IN 533757N, 000912W [OGB] ON BTDB CHART K7777 [AUG'77]. NE 3497. 18.4.06 [EUT] POSN: 5337.967N, 0009.302W. BA 3497 [INT 1554] [30TH EDN, MAR'06]. HH091/178/01 3.3.08 EXAM'D 26.5.07 IN 5337.960N, 0009.319W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.10 IN GEN DEPTH 15.0MTRS. SCOUR 1.8MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 16.6MTRS TOWARDS 290 DEGS. LENGTH 64.4MTRS, WIDTH 13.55MTRS, HT 3.2MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS WITH BOWS WSW. SHOWS SIGNS OF BREAKING UP, PARTICULARLY ON THE PORT SIDE AND BOWS. LIES ON A SLOPE WITH A HOLLOW, 32MTRS BY 13MTRS, ON THE SOUTH SIDE. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1178). AMEND WK 12.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2008/000085719 21.10.08 SHOWN AS WK 11.8MTRS IN DIGITAL BATHY DATA FOR HI 1178 [M4666]. AMEND WK 11.8MTRS. BR STD. 29.1.13 EXAM'D 17.6.12 IN 5337.9594N, 0009.3184W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.19 IN GEN DEPTH 15.5MTRS. SCOUR 1.8MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 22MTRS TOWARDS 240 DEGS. LENGTH 65.5MTRS, WIDTH 21.5MTRS, HT 3.8MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS WITH BOWS E. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1400). NCA. SEP 2017/000302513 18.12.17 EXAM'D 16.10.17 IN 5337.955N 0009.321W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.8MTRS. NFS (ABP SURVEY 2017). RETAIN 11.8MTRS DEPTH, IN REVISED POSITION. RSDRA2022000148940 13.07.2022 EXAM'D 11.05.2022 IN 5337.956N, 0009.322W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.99MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. LENGTH 65.8MTRS, WIDTH 21.75MTRS, HEIGHT 3MTRS, ORIENTATION 115/295 DEGS. GENERALLY INTACT, BOWS WSW EXAM'D BY BDC FROM APB HUMBER SURVEY DTD 11.05.2022 BATHYMETRY DEEPER THAN LISTED DEPTH WRECK IS LARGER THAN CHARTED WRECK SYMBOL. RECOMMEND CHANGING SYMBOL TO WRECK AREA. (APB HUMBER SURVEY H525 REPORT). CHART ACTION LTA WKS AREA ADDED, RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH, POSN FOR POINT AMENDED. RSDRA2023000161457 29.6.23 EXAM�D BY BDC 3.5.23 IN 5337.956N, 0009.322W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.67MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. LENGTH 65.03MTRS, WIDTH 21.12MTRS, HT 5.2MTRS. ORIENTATION 294/114 DEGS. NFS. (ABP HUMBER SURVEY DTD 2023). AMEND DW 11.67 MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY PORSGRUND MEK VAERK, PORSGURNN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S HVITVEIS. SV WITH AUXILLARY OIL ENGINE. PASSAGE HULL FOR ROUEN. SANK NEAR NO 7 HOLM RIDGE BUOY AFTER COLLISION WITH DANISH SS ULLA. (SIBI).

General Comments

GENERALLY INTACT, BOWS WSW EXAM'D BY BDC FROM APB HUMBER SURVEY DTD 11.05.2022 BATHYMETRY DEEPER THAN LISTED DEPTH Wreck is larger than charted wreck symbol. Recommend changing symbol towreck area

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FAQ

Where is the HVITVEIS wreck located?

The HVITVEIS wreck is located at coordinates 53 37.956 N,0 9.322 W.

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

The HVITVEIS lies at a depth of about 11.67 meters and is located at coordinates 53 37.956 N,0 9.322 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HVITVEIS?

The seabed around the HVITVEIS lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the HVITVEIS sink?

The HVITVEIS sank on Nov 27, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HVITVEIS discovered?

The wreck of the HVITVEIS was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HVITVEIS belong to?

The HVITVEIS belonged to NO.

What cargo was the HVITVEIS carrying?

The HVITVEIS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HVITVEIS?

The HVITVEIS had a tonnage of 650 tons.

What type of wreck is the HVITVEIS?

The HVITVEIS is classified as a sailing vessel.

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