Stanhall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Stanhall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 58.94 N,5 17.03 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.982333
  • Longitude: -5.283833
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STANHALL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4831
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Surveying Details

SANK IN 485900N, 051700W. (LL WW2). 9.6.80 SHOWN AS NDW IN 485900N, 051700W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680D [1980 EDN]. BR STD. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 29.2.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14585151. NC 2644. 25.2.09 SHOWN IN 4858.940N, 0517.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. SEP 2016/000098317 23.6.16 SHOWN AS NDW(PA) IN 4858.942N, 0517.087W [WGD] ONFR273110. (EDN 1.0, DTD 5.4.16). AMEND NDW(PA) IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE TOWNSVILLE FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the STANHALL wreck located?

The STANHALL wreck is located at coordinates 48 58.94 N,5 17.03 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STANHALL?

The seabed around the STANHALL lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the STANHALL sink?

The STANHALL sank on May 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the STANHALL discovered?

The wreck of the STANHALL was discovered in 1940.

What country did the STANHALL belong to?

The STANHALL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the STANHALL carrying?

The STANHALL was carrying foodstuffs: solid,granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the STANHALL?

The STANHALL had a tonnage of 4831 tons.

What type of wreck is the STANHALL?

The STANHALL is classified as a steam ship.

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