Rfa Hungerford (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rfa hungerford (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.705 N,0 39.615 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.511750
  • Longitude: -0.660250
Wreck Depth 32.67 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 128 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 9.1
Sonar Length 28.2
Sonar Width 7.8
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 121
Tonnage 5811
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1918
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2018

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 9M SSE OF OWERS LTV. (WW1SL & DODS). H2537/28 20.8.28 WK IN 503000N, 003700W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1098/37 8.3.37 INS NDW IN 503000N, 003700W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). F016. 25.3.41 NOW CHARTED AS NDW ON NC 2012. 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1652. H4121/76 20.1.77 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). DELETE NDW IN 503000N, 003700W. NE 1652. H1270/88 13.9.88 OLD SHIP LOCATED IN 503039N, 003930W. HEAVILY BURIED IN GEN DEPTH 150FT. ONLY ENGINE & BROKEN OFF WOODEN MAST STANDING ABOVE SEABED. VESSEL APPROX 1,500-1,800TONS. (DILLINGHAM, SUBSERVS, 6.9.88). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/952/01 15.6.03 EXAM'D 15.6.03 IN 5030.705N, 0039.615W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 33.0, FOUL 33.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.7 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 33MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. LIES 126/306 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 952). BR STD. SEP 2018/000198963 09.08.18 EXAM'D 12.01.18; IN 5030.705N, 0039.615W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.67MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS, LENGTH 28.2MTRS, WIDTH 7.8MTRS, HEIGHT 3.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 121/301 DEGS. EVIDENCE OF BASE OF HULL, PARTIALLY BURIED, ON SIDE OF SAND WAVE. TWO PROMINENT FEATURES MIDSHIPS, PROBABLY BOILERS. (MMT, HI 1498). AMEND NDW 32MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

EX-LAUTERFELS '13. BUILT IN 1913 BY A G WESER, BREMEN FOR DEUTSCHE DAMPSCHIFFAHRTS GESELLSCHAFT HANSA OF BREMEN. SEIZED BY BRITISH FORCES AT PORT SAID IN 8.1914 AND AWARDED TO THE ADMIRALTY BY THE PRIZE COURT IN 1915. RENAMED 'HUNGERFORD'. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHIPPING CONTROLLER (G HEYN & SONS). THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 520NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR NEW YORK. TORPEDOED BY UC-75. 8 MEN LOST. (DODS, WW1SL, DER KRIEG ZUR SEE, SIBI & WWW.HISTORICALRFA.ORG).

General Comments

PARTIALLY BURIED.

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FAQ

Where is the RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.705 N,0 39.615 W.

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

The RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 32.67 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.705 N,0 39.615 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY)?

The RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5811 tons.

What type of wreck is the RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY)?

The RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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