William Hanson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
William hanson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.967 N,0 4.391 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.582783
  • Longitude: 0.073183
Wreck Depth 9.8 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM HANSON
Type lighter
Sonar Length 16
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 50
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1952
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0006.0,,003.0,135
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H6373/52 22.10.52 H6373/52 22.10.52 SANK 278DEGS, 9930FT FROM SPURN HIGH LTHO. APPROX 10FT OF MAST SHOWS ABOVE LW. (HUMBER CONSY BOARD NM 58/52 DTD 8.10.52). - NM 2159T/52. H6373/52 15.11.54 H6373/52 15.11.54 WK SCOURED TO SUCH AN EXTENT THAT EXCEPT FOR TOP OF MAST & DERRICK IT APPEARS TO BE WHOLLY COVERED BY SAND. REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO DISPERSE PROJECTING PARTS HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. DEPTH OVER WK 14FT [MLWS]. (HUMBER CONSY BOARD, 13.11.54). H6285/54 2.6.55 H6285/54 2.6.55 DISPERSAL OPS IN PROGRESS. (HUMBER CONSY BOARD). H6373/52 26.9.56 H6373/52 26.9.56 DISPERSED TO 23FT, BUT SITE MUST BE REGARDED AS FOUL GROUND. (HUMBER CONSY BOARD, 20.8.56). INS AS WK 3FMS 5FT IN 533457N, 000429E. - NM 2324/56. 16.9.77 16.9.77 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BTDB 1976 SURVEY [K5557]. BR STD. H1424/80 22.5.81 H1424/80 22.5.81 SHOWN AS WK 6.3MTRS IN 533457N, 000427E IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS ON BTDB 1980 SURVEY [K 5557/16]. BR STD. 31.3.87 31.3.87 SHOWN AS FOUL IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS ON HUMBER 8/6 [1986]. NC 109. 4.6.91 4.6.91 SHOWN AS WK 6.3MTRS ON HUMBER 8/11 [1990]. NC 1188. 29.8.96 29.8.96 WK NOW IN 533457N, 000429E [OGB] ON HUMBER 8 [EDN 17]. NE 1188. HH091/178/01 4.3.08 HH091/178/01 4.3.08 EXAM'D 11.7.07 IN 5334.967N, 0004.391E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.41 IN GEN DEPTH 10.5MTRS. SCOUR 3.4MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 55MTRS TOWARDS 300 DEGS. LENGTH 15.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.2MTRS, HT 4.3MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. BOW AND STERN SECTIONS PROMINENT, MIDSHIPS IS BURIED. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1178). AMEND WK 9.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 30.1.13 30.1.13 EXAM'D 21.10.12 IN 5334.9685N, 0004.3903E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.8 IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 6MTRS TOWARDS 135 DEGS. LENGTH 16MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 3.2MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. APPARENTLY BROKEN IN TWO PARTS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1400). AMEND WK 9.8MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2013

General Comments

BOW AND STERN SECTIONS SHOW, MIDSHIPS WELL-BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM HANSON wreck located?

The WILLIAM HANSON wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.967 N,0 4.391 E.

How deep is the WILLIAM HANSON and where exactly is it located?

The WILLIAM HANSON lies at a depth of about 9.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.967 N,0 4.391 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM HANSON?

The seabed around the WILLIAM HANSON lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM HANSON sink?

The WILLIAM HANSON sank on Oct 7, 1952.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM HANSON discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM HANSON was discovered in 1952.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM HANSON?

The WILLIAM HANSON is classified as a lighter.

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