Steam Ship Wrecks 1900-2000
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MINED. 7 LIVES LOST.
Herada Wreck
No description
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...
Hercules Wreck
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 21.
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.
Herminius (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W12480, Place of Loss: 50 20 N, 9 50 W
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...
Hermione (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W03675, Place of Loss: Wexford, Conningbeg Light Vessel, 1.5 miles South of., Source of Coordinate: UKHO
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).
Heronspool (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W12418, Place of Loss: Unknown, Source of Coordinate: BVLS 1939-1945
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
Hesione (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W05425, Place of Loss: Cork, Galley Head, offshore, 70 miles S / Fastnet, 86 miles S by E., Source of Coordinate: www.wrecksite.eu
Hesperides (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09724, Place of Loss: Fastnet, 130 miles NW ½ W / W approaches to Ireland, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
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.
Highbury (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09725, Place of Loss: English Channel W approaches, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
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...
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 (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W03681, Place of Loss: Wexford, Tusker Rock, East of / offshore, 13 miles SE of., Source of Coordinate: UKHO
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....
Highland Star (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W12486, Place of Loss: 50 21 N, 11 30 W
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 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 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 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).
Hindustan (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09727, Place of Loss: Fastnet, 150 miles WN / W approaches to Ireland, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
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...
Hms Lady Ismay Wreck
BUILT 1911 BY AILSA SHIPBUILDING CO, TROON FOR P & C CAMPBELL LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ROYAL NAVY. ONE BOILER, DIAGONAL COMPOUND ENGINE OF 16...
Hms Listrac (Probably) Wreck
3.7.40 BUILT IN 1907 BY FORGES & C DE LA MEDITERRANE, HAVRE. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 72NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. FORMERLY A FRENCH AUXILLARY...
Hms Lord Ridley Wreck
BUILT 1911 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO LTD., MIDDLESBROUGH, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 75HP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY W. V. V. LIDG...
Hms Otway Wreck
11.11.14 BUILT IN 1909 BY FAIRFIELD SHIPBUILDING CO FOR THE ORIENT STEAM NAVIGATION CO. QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 12000 IHP FOR 18 KNOTS. 4 X 4...
Hms Queen Of The North Wreck
29.3.1916 BUILT IN 1895. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER 29.3.1916. SUNK BY MINE OFF ORFORDNESS. (WW1RNSL & SRN).
Hms Rajputana Wreck
13.4.1941 VESSEL, BUILT IN 1926 BY HARLAND & WOLFF, WAS ORIGINALLY OWNED BY PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. WAS TAKEN OVER BY THE ADMI...
Hms Rondo Wreck
5.5.72 VESSEL WAS BRITISH REQUISITIONED TRAWLER BUILT IN 1893. SANK OFF UNICORN ROCK. (ROWDEN WAR RISK, INS D.T.I. TELECON 5.5.72)....
Hms Snaefell (Probably) Wreck
6.5.1915 EX-BARRY, EX-BARRYFIELD, EX-WAVERLEY. BUILT IN 1907 BY J BROWN & CO, GLASGOW FOR THE BARRY RAILWAY CO, CARDIFF. ONE BOILER, DIAGONAL TRIPLE...
Hms Southsea Wreck
25.5.41 BUILT IN 1930 BY FAIRFIELD & CO, GLASOW. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO AND EMPLOYED BETWEEN PORTSMOUTH AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT....
Hms Stirling Castle (Possibly) Wreck
18.5.1916 BUILT IN 1899 BY SCOTT & CO. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY SOUTHAMPTON, ISLE OF WIGHT & S. OF ENGLAND ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET CO. HIRED AS ARMOURED...
Hms Stockforce (Possibly) Wreck
EX-CHARYCE. BUILT IN 1905. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED 1.1918 AS A SPECIAL SERVICE 'Q' SHIP. TWO 4 INCH AND ONE 12 POUNDE...
Hms Tamar Wreck
BUILT 1863 BY SAMUDA, POPULAR. SCUTTLED AT HONG KONG. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY)
Hms Thalia Wreck
TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 17 4M ESE FROM FILEY BRIGGS, WHILST EN-ROUTE ROUEN TO THE TYNE. 3 LIVES LOST.
Hms Tyne Wreck
8.3.1878 EX-MARIOTIS. BUILT OF IRON IN 1878 BY ARMSTRONG. PURCHASED 8.3.1878. FOUNDERED IN GALE OFF SHEERNESS WHILE ON THE SALE LIST. (SRN).
Hms Tynwald Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1937 BY VICKERS ARMSTRONGS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET CO. SHE TAKEN OVER BY THE ADMIRALTY DURING WW2 AS AN ANTI-...
Hms Unicity Wreck
BUILT 1919, HIRED AS A MINESWEEPER IN DEC '39. CAPSIZED AND SANK WHILE ON SWEEPING DUTIES. VEESEL RAISED & BROKEN UP IN 1943. (SIBI, SHIPS OF ROYAL NA...
Hms Vernon Ii (Possibly) Wreck
29.11.24 EX-MARLBOROUGH. BUILT OF WOOD IN 1855 AS SAILING 1ST RATE BY PORTMOUTH DOCKYARD. WHILE STILL ON THE STOCKS THE STERN WAS REMOVED AND LAUNCH...
Hms Waverley Wreck
15.9.1915 BUILT IN 1899 BY A & J INGLIS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LONDON, MIDLAND & SCOTTISH RAILWAY CO. COMPOUND ENGINES OF 304NHP FOR 19.75 KN...
Hochst Wreck
BUILT IN 1927 BY FRENSBURGER SCHIFFSBAU GES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. TURBINE ENGINES. PASSAGE TJILATJAP FOR LONDON & HAMBURG. C...
Hockwold Wreck
BUILT 1911 BY S.P. AUSTIN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 170HP, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CORY COLLIE...
Hogarth Wreck
BUILT 1893 BY HALL RUSSELL & CO, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ABERDEEN STEAM NAVIGATION CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 343HP, S...
Hoheweg Wreck
SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SS 'SUNNY PRINCE'.
Holderness Wreck
EX- GRANGETOFT ['55], EX- GLEDBURN ['36], EX- MAINDY. BUILT IN 1920 BY RENNIE, RITCHIE & NEWPORT SB. CO., NEWPORT WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENG...
Holgate Wreck
TORPEDOED & SUNK. MASTER TAKEN PRISONER. (LLOYDS TELECON & WW1MSL).