Sandhurst Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sandhurst Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 58.723 N,5 23.086 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.978717
  • Longitude: -5.384767
Wreck Depth 119.95 m
Water Depth 134 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANDHURST
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99.1 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 100.9
Sonar Width 26.2
Shadow Height 14
Orientation 43
Tonnage 3034
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1918
Bottom Texture 1,4
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2017

Surveying Details

M09985 13.5.18 SUNK IN 550000N, 052200W OR 5M W OF CORSEWALL POINT. (A P REPORT, C IN C LARNE). M24641 18.5.18 NOW REPORTED IN 545845N, 052530W (PA). (BOARD OF TRADE, MASTER). [NO DATE] SUNK 6M NW BY W 1/4 W FROM CORSEWALL POINT. (WW1SL). 18.8.53 INS NDW (PA) ON NC F6629 ONLY. 23.7.69 INS AS NDWPA. NC 2724. H3671/72 20.7.72 EXAM'D 4.7.72 IN 545842N, 052302W [OGB] USING HFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 125 IN GEN DEPTH 134MTRS. SCOUR 1 TO 2MTRS. SEABED BROWN MUD, SAND AND SHELLS. APPEARS TO BE ABOUT 300FT LONG. LYING 040/220. APPEARS WELL BROKEN UP WITH 3 HIGH POINTS. (HMS FOX, HI 51/72). BR STD. H3671/72 13.9.72 WK LEAST DEPTH 68FMS [125MTRS]. (HMS FOX HN 12/72). NE'S 2199 & 2198. SEP 2017/000034083 27.6.17 EXAM'D 20.01.17; IN 5458.723N, 0523.086W [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 119.95MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 134MTRS, LENGTH 100.9MTRS, WIDTH 26.2MTRS, HEIGHT 14.03MTRS, ORIENTATION 043/223 DEGS. (MMT, HI 1508). AMEND NDW 119MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY BLYTH SHIPBUILDING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WATTS, WATTS & CO, LONDON. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 280 NHP FOR 9.5KTS, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR ARDROSSAN. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-62. TWENTY MEN LOST. (DODS & WRECKSITE.EU)

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the SANDHURST wreck located?

The SANDHURST wreck is located at coordinates 54 58.723 N,5 23.086 W.

How deep is the SANDHURST and where exactly is it located?

The SANDHURST lies at a depth of about 119.95 meters and is located at coordinates 54 58.723 N,5 23.086 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SANDHURST?

The seabed around the SANDHURST lies at approximately 134 meters deep.

When did the SANDHURST sink?

The SANDHURST sank on May 6, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SANDHURST discovered?

The wreck of the SANDHURST was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SANDHURST belong to?

The SANDHURST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SANDHURST carrying?

The SANDHURST was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the SANDHURST?

The SANDHURST had a tonnage of 3034 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANDHURST?

The SANDHURST is classified as a steam ship.

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