River Humber Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
River humber Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.608 N,4 24.998 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.510133
  • Longitude: -4.416633
Wreck Depth 43.12 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIVER HUMBER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 41.4 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 2.9
Sonar Length 45.2
Sonar Width 9.6
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 143
Tonnage 351
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 4, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 114.0,056.3,005.7,096
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H095/39 NSC IN 533100N, 042500W. POSN ACCURATE. (C IN C W.A. WAGO 00432/40). H095/39 15.1.41 REPEATED IN W APPRS LIST SUMMARY, APPENDIX A. SONAR CONTACT REPD. (AUBD 319/222). H3077/70 1.9.71 NOT LOCATED. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 16.5.71). - FNM 38/71. H3838/86 31.3.88 EXAMINED 21.3.87 IN 533036N, 042456W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.6 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 50MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.9MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS. LIES 000/180DEGS. (HMS FOX, HI 357). BR STD. HH100/351/09 21.2.95 WK REPD TO BE THAT OF A SMALL COASTER, POSSIBLY THE `GLENMONA', WITH THE WHEELHOUSE AND AFT SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSED WITH HOLD FULL OF SILT. IT LIES AT 45DEG IN APPROX 45MTRS. CINC REQUESTED. (S A RODGER, LETTER DTD 8.2.95). NCA. HH100/351/11 9.9.96 VESSEL COMFIRMED AS SS 'RIVER HUMBER'. (S A RODGER). NCA. 21.2.00 CINC REMOVED 5 YEARS ELAPSED. SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 06.08.2021; IN 5330.608N, 0424.998W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.12MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. LENGTH 45.2MTRS, WIDTH 9.6MTRS, HEIGHT 9MTRS, ORIENTATION 143/323 DEGS. UPRIGHT WRECK, PARTIALLY BROKEN, STERN COLLAPSED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7350). AMEND NDW 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1920 BY HEPPLES (1919) LTD, SOUTH SHIELDS, WITH ONE BOILER, 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 65NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY SHIELDS ENGINEERING CO LTD., SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G HEILL LTD. PASSAGE DUBLIN FOR PRESTON. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH HMS FOLKESTONE. (S A RODGER & SIBI).

General Comments

Upright wreck, partially broken, stern collapsed.

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FAQ

Where is the RIVER HUMBER wreck located?

The RIVER HUMBER wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.608 N,4 24.998 W.

How deep is the RIVER HUMBER and where exactly is it located?

The RIVER HUMBER lies at a depth of about 43.12 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.608 N,4 24.998 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIVER HUMBER?

The seabed around the RIVER HUMBER lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the RIVER HUMBER sink?

The RIVER HUMBER sank on Jun 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the RIVER HUMBER discovered?

The wreck of the RIVER HUMBER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the RIVER HUMBER belong to?

The RIVER HUMBER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RIVER HUMBER carrying?

The RIVER HUMBER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RIVER HUMBER?

The RIVER HUMBER had a tonnage of 351 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIVER HUMBER?

The RIVER HUMBER is classified as a steam ship.

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