Silksworth Hall (Probably). Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Silksworth hall (probably). Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 30.637 N,1 52.214 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 52.510617
- Longitude: 1.870233
|
| Wreck Depth |
20.806 m
|
| Water Depth |
29 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
109.7 m |
| Width |
16.2 m |
| Draught |
7.9 |
| Sonar Length |
113.4 |
| Sonar Width |
32.6 |
| Shadow Height |
8.5 |
| Orientation |
143 |
| Tonnage |
4777 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 10, 1916
|
| Bottom Texture |
6,4 |
| Scour Dimensions |
250.0,,002.1,173.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1916 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 20, 2017 |
Surveying Details
H3211/17 26.5.17 BEING DISPERSED. (TH). H3624/17 23.6.17 WRECK [SILKSWORTH HALL] IN 523037N, 015215E. LEAST DEPTH 45FT OVER. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1916). - FNM 377/17. H335/31 13.1.31 NOW CHARTED AS WK 45FT [7.5FMS]. NE 1408. H8469/31 27.8.51 LUCAS WIRE DRIFT SWEEP BY SML325 & SML323 ON 27.6.51 IN 523040N, 015211E USING HSA. SWEPT BY A/S CLEAR AT 56FT FOUL AT 58FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75FT IN GEN DEPTH 97FT. HT ABOVE SEABED 41FT. LIES 170/350DEGS. ESTIMATED LENGTH 280FT. SCOUR 2FT ON N SIDE. TRACING HELD. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). AMEND TO WK 9FMS 2FT. BR STD. H1048/58 2.7.58 NOW CHARTED AS SW 9FMS 2FT. (ECES SURVEY [K1901]. LC 1543. 5.6.70 SURVEY BY SUB-AQUA DIVERS. GENERAL DEPTH BY ECHO 90-94FT [CORRN]. FAIRLY FLAT SEABED. LEAST E/S OVER WRECK 68FT [CORRD]. WK LIES NW/SE. SCOUR DEPTH 10FT TO NW. LENGTH 330FT. MASTS AND DERRICKS COLLAPSED. SUPERSTRUCTURE BROKEN DOWN. HULL INTACT. (R EDMONDS, (DS5), 1.5.70). 30.7.74 NOW CHARTED AS SW 16.7MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H1942/80 2.9.82 EXAM'D 25.2.82 IN 523038N, 015220E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.7 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 9.3MTRS, LENGTH 120.2MTRS, BEAM 22.9MTRS. LYING 140/320DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). AMEND TO WK 19.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. R/P. SEP2016/000091758 20.7.17 EXAM'D 18.12.16; IN 5230.637N, 0152.214E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.80MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 113.4MTRS, WIDTH 32.6MTRS, HEIGHT 8.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 143/323 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 250MTRS, 2.1MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 173 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 20.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL BUILT IN 1907 WAS EN ROUTE HULL FOR PHILADELPHIA IN BALLAST WHEN SHE WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY ENEMY SUBMARINE 1.25M NE FROM CORTON LTV. (LL WW1).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 30.637 N,1 52.214 E
Silksworth Hall (Probably). on Wreck Map
Silksworth Hall (Probably). Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). wreck located?
The SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). wreck is located at coordinates 52 30.637 N,1 52.214 E.
How deep is the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). and where exactly is it located?
The SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). lies at a depth of about 20.806 meters and is located at coordinates 52 30.637 N,1 52.214 E.
How deep is the seabed around the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY).?
The seabed around the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). lies at approximately 29 meters deep.
When did the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). sink?
The SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). sank on Apr 10, 1916.
When was the wreck of the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). discovered?
The wreck of the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). was discovered in 1916.
What country did the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). belong to?
The SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). belonged to GB.
What cargo was the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). carrying?
The SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY).?
The SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). had a tonnage of 4777 tons.
What type of wreck is the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY).?
The SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). is classified as a steam ship.