Hydaspes (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hydaspes (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 55.476 N,1 3.049 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.924600
  • Longitude: 1.050817
Wreck Depth 21.97 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HYDASPES (POSSIBLY)
Type drill vessel/rig
Flag GB
Length 75.3 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 50.1
Sonar Width 7.8
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 160
Tonnage 2003
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 17, 1880
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 094.0,,002.8,018.0
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4453/72 8.11.77 LOCATED IN 505526N, 010310E [OGB] LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HN 2/77 DTD 1.11.77). NCA YET. H4199/78 24.10.78 LOCATED 26.9.77 IN 505526N, 010310E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28.5MTRS. SCOUR 30.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS. LENGTH 43MTRS. LYING 160/340DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG HI 35/77). INS AS WK 22MTRS. BR STD. HH090/711/01 29.1.97 EXAM'D 9.8.96 IN 505529N, 010303E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 21.1, FOUL 21.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.0 IN GEN DEPTH 28.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 155/355DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 21.0MTRS IN 505526.90N, 010309.05E [OGB]. BR STD. SEP2016/000091764 19.4.17 EXAM'D 26.7.16; IN 5055.476N, 0103.049E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.97MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 50.1MTRS, WIDTH 7.8MTRS, HEIGHT 5.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 160/340 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 94MTRS, 2.8MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 018 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

23.7.1880 SANK WITHIN A FEW MINUTES FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS 'CENTURION'. WAS UNDER TOW IN DENSE FOG 3 MILES ENE OF DUNGENESS. EN ROUTE LONDON TO MELBOURNE. (DOVER EXPRESS, 23.7.1880).

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FAQ

Where is the HYDASPES (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HYDASPES (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 55.476 N,1 3.049 E.

How deep is the HYDASPES (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HYDASPES (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 21.97 meters and is located at coordinates 50 55.476 N,1 3.049 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HYDASPES (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HYDASPES (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the HYDASPES (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HYDASPES (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 17, 1880.

When was the wreck of the HYDASPES (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HYDASPES (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the HYDASPES (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HYDASPES (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HYDASPES (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HYDASPES (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HYDASPES (POSSIBLY)?

The HYDASPES (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2003 tons.

What type of wreck is the HYDASPES (POSSIBLY)?

The HYDASPES (POSSIBLY) is classified as a drill vessel/rig.

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