R M Hunton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
R m hunton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 31.576 N,2 42.962 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.526267
  • Longitude: -2.716033
Wreck Depth 2.2 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name R M HUNTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 20.1 m
Width 9.1 m
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 20.4
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 279
Tonnage 977
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1882
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2025

Surveying Details

H1330/70 14.12.70 OBSTN LOCATED 10.11.70 IN 513132.7N, 024253.5W USING HSA. LEAST DEPTH 13FT. NOT CONSIDERED A NAVIGATIONAL HAZARD. (PBA WK REPORT DTD 10.11.70 [E1908/PY]). NE 1859. H5293/71 26.10.72 SHOWN AS OB 3.5MTRS ON 1972 SURVEY [K6395/ZQ]. NC 1859. H3804/72 1.6.73 DIVED ON 1.5.73, IDENTIFIED AS A WK AND BELIEVED TO BE 'R M HUNTON'. DIVER FIRST FOUND OLD ANCHOR WITH CROWN & FLUKES BURIED FIX STOCK STANDING 1.5MTRS. WORN CABLE STILL ATTACHED. NEARBY AN IRON HULK MOSTLY COMPOSED OF FRAMES, WITH SOME SUBSTANTIAL FRAMES STANDING 4-5MTRS OFF SEABED, & METAL MAST 0.3MTRS IN DIAMETER, HEIGHT NOT ASCERTAINED, LEANING TOWARDS ENGLISH SHORE. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 3.5MTRS. (PBA LETTER DTD2.5.73). AMEND TO WK 3.5MTRS. - NM 1149/73. H3804/72 21.5.74 SWEPT CLEAR AT 2.2MTRS BY HMS WOODLARK. (PBA NM 17/74). - NM 1088/74. H3804/72 10.7.74 EXAM'D IN 513132.7N, 024253.5W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 2.2MTRS, FOUL 2.3MTRS. LEAST E/S 4.0 IN GEN DEPTH 4.5MTRS. SCOUR 8.0MTRS S OF WK, & 6.8MTRS TO N [LAT]. DCS3 GAVE NO RETURN FROM W BUT SMALL FIRM TRACE FROM E. (HMS WOODLARK). NFA. H1430/79 13.2.79 LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 4.2MTRS. (PBA SURVEY [K6395] & REPORT DTD 25.1.79). NCA. H1430/80 2.10.80 LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.6MTRS, BUT PREVIOUS CHARTED DEPTH NOT CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN DISPROVED. SURROUNDING DEPTHS HAVE INCREASED. (PBA OBSTN REPORT, DTD 23.9.80). NCA. 5.4.06 SHOWN AS SW 2.2MTRS IN 5131.571N, 0242.948W [WGD] ON BPC 14(52) [SURVEYED 6.1.06 - 8.2.06]. AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2020/000126127 4.6.20 EXAM'D BY BDC IN 5131.577N, 0242.963W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.51MTRS. WRECK FIELD: LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 2.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 125/305 DEGS. NFS. (BRISTOL PORT COMPANY SURVEY 13.1.20 - 13.3.20). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH, POSN AMENDED. SEP 2021/000092683 3.2.21 EXAM'D BY BPC KING ROAD CHANNEL IN 5131.577N, 0242.963W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.45MTRS. LENGTH 20.1MTRS, WIDTH 12.5MTRS, HT 2.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 131 DEGS. (BRISTOL PORT COMPANY SURVEY 13.1.21 - 03.2.21). NFS, RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH. SEP 2022/000149779 7.7.22 EXAM'D BY BDC, WRECK LOCATED IN 5131.576N, 0242.961W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.39MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 20.4MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 279/99 DEGS. NFS. (BRISTOL PORT COMPANY SURVEY 07.01.22 - 20.04.22 & BDC H525.2). RETAIN DW 2.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2024/000274038 20.12.24 EXAM'D BY BDC; WRECK LOCATED IN 5131.576N, 0242.962W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.89MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. NFS. (BRISTOL PORT COMPANY SURVEY 22.7.24 - 26.7.24 & BDC H525.2). RETAIN DW 2.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SANK AFTER STRIKING COCKBURN RK WHILE ON VOYAGE FROM ALEXANDRIA TO BRISTOL.

General Comments

MAINLY IRON FRAMES REMAIN

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FAQ

Where is the R M HUNTON wreck located?

The R M HUNTON wreck is located at coordinates 51 31.576 N,2 42.962 W.

How deep is the R M HUNTON and where exactly is it located?

The R M HUNTON lies at a depth of about 2.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 31.576 N,2 42.962 W.

How deep is the seabed around the R M HUNTON?

The seabed around the R M HUNTON lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the R M HUNTON sink?

The R M HUNTON sank on Jan 1, 1882.

When was the wreck of the R M HUNTON discovered?

The wreck of the R M HUNTON was discovered in 1970.

What country did the R M HUNTON belong to?

The R M HUNTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the R M HUNTON carrying?

The R M HUNTON was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,grain.

What was the tonnage of the R M HUNTON?

The R M HUNTON had a tonnage of 977 tons.

What type of wreck is the R M HUNTON?

The R M HUNTON is classified as a steam ship.

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