Peter Hamre Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Peter hamre Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 38.91 N,1 42.597 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.648500
  • Longitude: 1.709950
Wreck Depth 19.9 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETER HAMRE
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 74.1 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 43
Sonar Width 40
Shadow Height 2.1
Tonnage 1080
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1916
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 055.0,,000.2,230.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 8, 2016

Surveying Details

28.6.23 INS INS DW. H8037/34 4.12.34 AMEND TO DWPA. NC 1975. H8004/37 2.3.35 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR 10FMS, FOUL 10FMS 1FT. LEAST E/S 10FMS. SHOWS TRACE OF SMALL WRECK. POSN 513902N, 014249E, WHICH IS 4.5 CABLES 090 DEG FROM PREVIOUS POSITION 513905N 014200E. SWEPT OVER BY OROPESA TO MINIMUM OF 10 FMS BUT NO TRACE WAS FOUND. (HMS KELLET 1937). AMEND TO WK 10MTRS. - NM ACTION. 31.10.55 REPORTED TO BE THE BIERGIT A NORWEGIAN TIMBER SHIP BY A MR GREY H2813/60 19.7.61 INS WK 10FMS ON BA 1610. - NM 3046/60. H4988/71 5.1.72 NOT FOUND BY DCS3 UNDER GOOD CONDITIONS. (HMS FAWN). NCA. 23.5.73 AMEND TO SW 18.0MTRS [LAT]. NC 2051. HH090/667/01 3.1.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 ON 100MTR SCALE AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2015/000083463 14.7.16 EXAM'D 23.02.2016; IN 5138.910N, 0142.597E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. LENGTH 43MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS, HT 2.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 000/180. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SCOUR LENGTH 55MTRS, 0.2MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 230DEGS. DEBRIS SURROUNDING WK. (MMT, HI 1474). AMEND DW 19.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE.

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FAQ

Where is the PETER HAMRE wreck located?

The PETER HAMRE wreck is located at coordinates 51 38.91 N,1 42.597 E.

How deep is the PETER HAMRE and where exactly is it located?

The PETER HAMRE lies at a depth of about 19.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 38.91 N,1 42.597 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PETER HAMRE?

The seabed around the PETER HAMRE lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the PETER HAMRE sink?

The PETER HAMRE sank on Apr 1, 1916.

When was the wreck of the PETER HAMRE discovered?

The wreck of the PETER HAMRE was discovered in 1916.

What country did the PETER HAMRE belong to?

The PETER HAMRE belonged to NO.

What cargo was the PETER HAMRE carrying?

The PETER HAMRE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the PETER HAMRE?

The PETER HAMRE had a tonnage of 1080 tons.

What type of wreck is the PETER HAMRE?

The PETER HAMRE is classified as a steam ship.

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