Steam Ship Wrecks 1900-2000
View All Steam Ship on the Wreck MapHeidrun Wreck
EX-DALNY, EX-VILDOSALA. BUILT IN 1871 BY PALMERS & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 115HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE...
Heimdal Wreck
BUILT 1922 BY A/S AALBORG MASKIN-OG SKIBS, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 155NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEEREEDEREI FRIGGA A.G. MINED OFF TERSCH...
Heimland Wreck
BUILT IN 1913 BY FREIDRIKSTAD M V, FREIDRICSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S D/S HEIMLAND, NORWAY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 41HP, SINGL...
Hekla (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1874. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S HEKLA. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR THE TYNE. WAS IN COLLISION WI...
Hekla (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1894 BY BRUNCHORST & DEKKE, BERGEN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 43HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY M J LAXEVAAGS, BERGEN. PASSAGE OP...
Helen (Possibly) Wreck
PASSAGE GARSTON FOR BANGOR, CO. DOWN. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE & SCUTTLED. (WW1SL & LLWW1).
Helena Wreck
BUILT IN 1907 BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO LTD, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAAML VENN A C LENSEN'S STOOMV. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGI...
Helena Wreck
MINED.
Helena Faulbaums Wreck
EX-FIRPARK '32. BUILT IN 1920 BY GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO LTD, GRANGEMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MAX FAULBAUMS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGIN...
Helene Wreck
BUILT 1898 BY J BUMER & CO. WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 227NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H.W. CHRISTOPHERSEN STRUCK A MINE & SANK OFF HUBERTGAT....
Helene Wreck
VESSEL DRIFTED ASHORE AND DESTROYED BY WAVES WHILE ON PASSAGE HUNDIKSVALL FOR BARCELONA. (BRITISH WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS OF WW1, VOL 3).
Helene Wreck
BUILT 1892 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO., NEWCASTLE, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 71NHP, 1 BOILER SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY N.E.M.E. CO. LTD., SUNDERLAND...
Helene (Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1896 BY HOWALDTSWERKE, KIEL. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY DAMPSK. SELSKABET TORM. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 94 NHP, SINGLE SHAF...
Helge (Possibly) Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1877 BY W GRAY & CO, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'UB 109' WHILST IN CONVOY ON PASSAGE FROM LONDON TO BREST. OWNED AT TIME O...
Helge (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1883. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI AB, CORNELIA. PASSAGE GRANVILLE FOR BARRY ROADS. SHELLED BY SUBMARINE, CAPTURED & SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHA...
Helge (Possibly) Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1877 BY W GRAY & CO, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'UB 109' WHILST IN CONVOY ON PASSAGE FROM LONDON TO BREST. OWNED AT TIME O...
Helle Wreck
EX-MARCONIER, EX-GANDA. LAID DOWN AS WAR NURSE, COMPLETED IN 1918 AS PIQUA. BUILT BY PUSEY & JONES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI A/S HENNESEID. COM...
Hellen Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1920 BY HONG KONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO.. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRUUGAARD, KIOSTERUD & CO.. ON PASSAGE FROM GIBRALTAR TO MELILLA. WAS TOR...
Hellopes Wreck
BUILT IN 1889 BY J REID & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY HARRIS BROS. PASSAGE GARSTON FOR FALMOUTH. FOUNDERED IN MOUNTS BAY WHEN HER C...
Helmspey Wreck
BUILT IN 1931 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 424NHP. SHE WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE NOT FAR FROM PORT ELIZABE...
Hematite Wreck
BUILT IN 1903 BY SCOTT & SONS, BOWLING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W ROBERTSON, GLASGOW. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 98 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MA...
Hematite Wreck
BUILT OF STEEL IN 1903 BY SCOTT & SONS, BOWLING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W ROBERTSON, GLASGOW. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 98 HP, SINGL...
Hemia Wreck
No description
Heminge Wreck
PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR TENERIFFE. TORPEDOED BY U-37. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Hendon Hall Wreck
MINED.
Heng Chong Wreck
BUILT IN 1904 BY RICKMERS A.G., WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 136NHP. VESSEL OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HENG CHONG SS CO. PASSAGE TSINGTAO FOR SHANGH...
Henley (Possibly) Wreck
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 28M SW OF PENZANCE WHILE ON PASSAGE BARRY TO ST NAZAIRE (LL WW1). BUILT IN 1894 BY A STEPH...
Henry B Plant Wreck
BULT IN 1944 BY ST JOHN'S RIVER SB CO, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY US WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION E...
Henry Bacon Wreck
BUILT IN 1922 BY N CAROLINA SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED STATES WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 339NHP, SINGLE S...
Henry Knox Wreck
BUILT IN 1942. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY US WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. PASSAGE FREEMANTLE FOR BANDAR SHAPUR. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY JAPANESE SUBMARINE I...
Henry Moon Wreck
BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL).
Henry R James Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1909 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS, MINED AND SUNK 10M E BY N OF ILE DE BAS WITH THE LOSS OF 24 LIVES. VESSEL WAS ON PASSAGE FROM BILBAO TO MID...
Henry R James Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1909 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS, MINED AND SUNK 10M E BY N OF ILE DE BAS WITH THE LOSS OF 24 LIVES. VESSEL WAS ON PASSAGE FROM BILBAO TO MID...
Henry Woodall Wreck
MINED. 7 LIVES LOST.
Herada Wreck
No description
Hercules Wreck
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 21.
Hercules Wreck
BUILT IN 1909 BY BERGENSKE DAMPSKIBSAELSKEB, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 144HP, SINGLE SHAF...
Herdis Wreck
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-40.
Herland (Part Of) Wreck
EX-FAIRLAND, EX-LAKE TREBA. BUILT BY DETROIT SB CO, WYANDOTTE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HERCOAL SHIPPING CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SIN...
Herland (Part Of) Wreck
MINED.
Hermione (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck
EX-YARRAWONGA, BUILT IN 1891 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH & SOUTH AMERICAN STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TWO BOILER...
Heron Wreck
EX-HOLLANDIA-36, EX-HERON-35, EX-NEPTUNUS. BUILT IN 1906 BY WERF VPHN RIJKEE & CO, ROTTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DEM N KOUFOS. TRIPLE EXPANSION...
Heronspool Wreck
SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM SUBMARINE. (N.I.D). TORPEDOED BY U-48. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Heros (Possibly) Wreck
TORPEDOED.
Herport Wreck
EX-FAIRPORT '38, EX-LAKE FAIRPORT. BUILT IN 1919 BY DETROIT SB CO LTD, WYANDOTTE, USA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HERCOAL SHIPPING CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIP...
Herrenwyk Wreck
EX SWEDISH MARTII RAGNAR. BUILT IN 1912 BY A G NEPTUN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT. SEIZED BY THE GERMANS AT BERGEN IN APR 1940. ST...
Herrington Wreck
BUILT IN 1905 BY S P AUSTIN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMBTON & HETTON COLLIERS LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 155...
Herschel Wreck
BUILT OF IRON IN 1884 BY BARTRAM, HASWELL & CO, SUNERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H WALLIS, CARDIFF. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 178NHP...
Hertha Engelina Fritzen (Part Of) Wreck
See Also: 69681
Hesvik (Possibly) Wreck
EX-EDUARD GROTHMANN, EX-NORDERNEY. BUILT IN 1897 BY ACT GES 'NEPTUNE', ROSTOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ACTIES HESUIK (CARL BECH & CO). ONE BOILER, T...
Heworth Wreck
BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.
Hidalgo Wreck
BUILT IN 1908 BY NORTHUMBERLAND SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN'S WILSON LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 372NHP. PASSAGE MANCHESTE...
Higane Maru (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT BY NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY USSM HAMMERHEAD.
Highcliffe Wreck
BUILT BY J READHEAD & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G.T. READHEAD & CO. PASSAGE FROM NARVIK FOR IMMINGHAM & METHIL. WRECKED ON FOREWICK HOLM, SHETLAN...
Highcliffe Wreck
BUILT IN 1909 BY J READHEAD & SONS LTD, SOUTH SHILDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLIFF SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 299 NHP, SINGL...
Highgate Wreck
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. WAS ON PASSAGE TYNE TO LONDON.
Highland Brigade Wreck
BUILT IN 1901 BY W BEARDMORE & CO LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NELSON LINE LTD. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 653NHP, SINGLE SHAF...
Highland Corrie Wreck
BUILT IN 1910 BY RUSSELL & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY NELSON STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 837NHP, SINGLE SHAFT....
Highland Corrie Wreck
BUILT IN 1910 BY RUSSELL & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY NELSON STEAM NAVIGATION CO. PASSAGE LA PLATA FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED 4M S OF THE OWERS LTV....
Highwave (Probably) Wreck
PASSAGE HULL FOR LORIENT. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT 1 MILE NNE OF KENTISH KNOCK LT VESSEL. CREW OF 18 SAVED. LIES IN 513954N, 014100E, TO BE...
Hilda Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1882 BY AITKIN & MANSEL, WAS WAITING OFFSHORE FOR SNOW STORMS AND GALES TO EASE SO THAT IT COULD PROCEED TO ST MALO. THE VESSEL MUST HAV...
Hilda Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1915 BY TRONDHEIMS MEK VERKSTED, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. FIVE OF HER CREW WERE LOST. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY...
Hilda Lea (Bow Part)(Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1916 BY WILTON'S ENGINEERING & SHIPBUILDING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF...
Hilda Lea (Stern Part)(Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1916 BY WILTON'S ENGINEERING & SHIPBUILDING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF...
Hildebrand Wreck
No description
Hillfern Wreck
SANK DUE TO EXTERNAL EXPLOSION (PRESUMED MINE).
Hillfern (Possibly) Wreck
SANK FOLLOWING AN EXTERNAL EXPLOSION, PROBABLY CAUSED BY A MINE. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR CORK. EIGHT MEN LOST.
Hindenburg Wreck
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE VESSEL, BUILT 1921 BY BREMER VULKAN WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A RUSSIAN SUBMARINE NEAR UTO. (DODS).
Hisagawa Maru (Possibly) Wreck
OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KAWASAKI KISEN KK. SUNK BY CARRIER-BASED US AIRCRAFT ABOUT 25M SW OF TAINAN, FORMOSA. (DODS).
Hispania Wreck
BUILT 1912 BY ANTWERP ENGINEERING CO, HOBOKEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SVENSKA LLOYD. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR VARBERG. STRUCK SGEIR MORE REEF & SANK IN...
Hiyore Maru Wreck
BUILT BY NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY USSM HAMMERHEAD.
Hjordis Wreck
EX- STRASSBURG, EX-GIMLE. BUILT OF IRON IN 1873 BY AKT GES HANSA, ROSTOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J RINGEN. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, S...
Hmhs Britannic Wreck
BUILT IN 1914 BY HARLAND & WOLFF (BELFAST) AS A WHITE STAR LINER (SISTER SHIP TO S.S. OLYMPIC & S.S. TITANIC). TAKEN OVER BEFORE COMPLETION BY ADMIRAL...
Hms Arbutus Wreck
BUILT IN 1917 BY ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH, BARROW-IN-FURNESS. AN 'ARETHUSA' CLASS ARMED SLOOP. TWIN TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 2500 IHP FOR 17 KNOTS, TWIN...
Hms Asia Wreck
BUILT 1905 BY EARLES, HULL, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 85HP, SINGLE SHAFT1 BOILER. HIRED AS A MINESWEEPER IN 1914. MINED 1.25M S OF KI...
Hms Astronomer Wreck
BUILT IN 1917 BY D & W HENDERSON & CO LTD, PARTICK, GLASGOW. FOUR BOILERS, QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 696HP. MACHINERY BY THE BUILDER. REQUISITIONE...
Hms Astronomer (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1917 BY D & W HENDERSON & CO LTD, PARTICK, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T & J HARRISON, HIRED BY THE ADMIRALTY IN 1939 AS A BOOM CARRIE...
Hms Blazer Wreck
BUILT IN 1888 BY S M KNIGHT & CO. LTD, AYR, SCOTLAND. ORIGINAL OWNERS WERE GOOLE & HULL STEAM TOWING CO. STRUCK THE STEVAL, ALMOST ON CONGER LEDGE AND...
Hms Border Lads Wreck
BUILT IN 1914. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 6PDR GUN. HIRED BY THE ADMIRALTY IN 1915. PROBABLY TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. 9SIBI...
Hms Breda Wreck
STEEL VESSEL, EX- SAPPHIRE, BUILT IN 1912 BY JOHN BROWN OF CLYDEBANK AS A STEAM YACHT FOR THE DUKE OF BEDFORD, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE...
Hms Brighton Belle Wreck
EX-LADY EVELYN, BUILT IN 1900 BY J SCOTT & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P & A CAMPBELL. REQUISITIONED FOR USE AS A MINESWEEPER. WHILST ENGAGED IN THE...
Hms Brighton Queen Wreck
BUILT IN 1897 BY CLYDEBANK ENGINEERING & SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P & A CAMPBELL. COMPOUND ENGINES OF 273NHP FOR 18.3KTS. REQUISITIONED FOR USE...
Hms Carinthia Wreck
INTACT
Hms Chakdina Wreck
BUILT IN 1914 RAMAGE & FERGUSON FOR THE BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. HIRED AS ARMED BOARDING VESSEL IN 1939. PASSAGE ALEXANDRIA FOR TOBRUK. TORP...
Hms Charles Astie (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1917 BY COCHRANE & SONS LTD, SELBY. PURCHASED OFF THE STOCKS BY THE ADMIRALTY. A NON-STANDAR 'MERSEY' TYPE TRAWLER. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANS...
Hms Corfield Wreck
BUILT IN 1937. PURCHASED BY ADMIRALTY FOR USE AS A MINE DESTRUCTOR/SWEEPER IN 2.1940. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. MINED.
Hms Dirk Wreck
BUILT 1909 BY SCOTT & SONS, BOWLING, WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 70HP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. ORIGINALLY...
Hms Duchess Of Hamilton Wreck
BUILT IN 1890 BY W DENNEY & SONS, DUMBARTON. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY THE CALEDONIAN STEAM PACKET CO LTD. TWO CYLINDER DIAGONAL COMPOUND ENGINES OF 266 NHP...
Hms Duchess Of Richmond Wreck
BUILT 1910, HIRED AS AN AUXILIARY PATROL VESSEL. MINED IN THE AEGEAN. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY VOL.2)
Hms Fauvette Wreck
BUILT IN 1912 BY SIR RAYLTON DIXON & CO, MIDDLESBROUGH. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 534HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GIRGENETI FOR LONDON. S...
Hms Fiona Wreck
28.11.1914 BUILT IN 1905 BY THE CALDON SB & ENG CO, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 443 HP,...
Hms Giang Bee (Probably) Wreck
BUILT 1908 BY MAATS. FYENORORD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HEAP ENG MOH SS CO. HIRED FOR EXAMINATION SERVICE AS A PATROL VESSEL. PASSAGE SINGAPORE FOR A...
Hms Glatton Wreck
EX-BJOERGVIN. BUILT IN 1914 BY ARMSTRONG AS COASTAL DEFENCE VESSEL FOR NORWEGIAN NAVY. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. TAKEN OVER BY ADMIRALTY...
Hms Glen Avon Wreck
BUILT 1912. WAS REQUISITIONED AS AN AUXILLARY AA SHIP AND EXAMINATION VESSEL. FOUNDERED DURING GALES IN SEINE BAY. (WW2 SL).
Hms Gourko Wreck
7.8.1914 BUILT IN 1911. PURCHASED AS A CANTEEN SHIP 7.8.1914. SOLD IN 1919. PURCHSED AS A BLOCKSHIP IN 1940. SUNK BY MINE OFF DUNKIRK 4.6.1940.
Hms Gourko Wreck
7.8.1914 BUILT IN 1911. PURCHASED AS A CANTEEN SHIP 7.8.1914. SOLD 1919. PURCHASED AS A BLOCKSHIP 1940. SUNK BY MINE OFF DUNKIRK.
Hms Gracie Fields Wreck
BUILT IN 1936. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER FROM 10.1939. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE ASSISTING WITH EVACUATION OF BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE FR...
Hms Grive Wreck
8.12.1917 BUILT IN 1905 BY CALEDON FOR GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. HIRED AS ARMED BOARDING STEAMER. TORPEDOED ON 8.12.1917 OFF LERWICK BY GERMAN SU...
Hms Kuala (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1911 BY CALEDON SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STRAITS SS CO. PASSAGE SINGAPORE FOR AUSTRALIA WITH REFUGEES OF BETWE...
Hms Kylemore Wreck
20.2.1920 BUILT IN 1897. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND ENGINE, PADDLE PROPULSION. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER FROM 11.1915 TO 20.2.1920. HIRED AGAIN FROM 9.1939 AND...