Box Hill Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Box hill Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.486 N,0 24.959 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.541433
  • Longitude: 0.415983
Wreck Depth 13.7 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOX HILL
Type steam ship
Flag BRI
Length 137.2 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 16
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 1.5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 5677
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 100.0,000.0,001.5,225
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H070/40 5.1.40 DW IN 533230N, 002400E APPROX. (HMS IVANHOE). - PFNM 18/40. H070/40 18.1.40 INS DW PA IN 533244N, 002436E MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL(3)G10S, CLOSE E. - FNM 165/40. H070/40 18.1.40 MINED IN 533230N, 002400E DECEMBER 1939. LOCATED IN POSN 101DEGS 10.4M FROM SPURN HEAD LT HO, APPROX. COMPLETELY BROKEN IN HALF WITH MAST AND FUNNEL SHOWING, THE BOW PORTION IS HEADING SW AND THE STERN SE. GEN DEPTH 46-48FT LWST. (TH 12.1.40). H070/40 15.3.40 DW IN 533227N, 002509E. (HMS BEAVER). AMEND TO DW IN 533227N, 002509E. - NM 659/40. H070/40 11.4.40 WK IN 533227N, 002509E MARKED BY G SPH LT BUOY, FLG5S, 80DEGS 1C FROM WK, & BY G SPH LT BUOY, FLG10S, 260DEGS 100YDS FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). AMEND TO DW WITH BUOY. - NM 988/40. H4984/47 13.10.47 13.10.47 WK 2FMS 4FT IN 533227N, 002509E MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G10S, CLOSE W. (HMS SCOTT). BR STD. H1902/49 & H070/40 16.1.52 DRIFT SWEPT AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR AT 34, FOUL AT 35FT IN 533217N, 002500E. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 45FT. MARKED BY BUOYS. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 23.11.50 & TH.). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 4FT WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL(3)G10S, CLOSE N. - NM 93/52. H6493/55 17.3.56 BUOYS REMOVED. (TH). - NM 694/56. 23.6.75 AMEND TO SW 9.7MTRS. NC 107. HH090/593/01 20.12.93 EXAM'D 18.5.93 IN 533226.1N, 002504.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.9 IN GEN DEPTH 13.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.0MTR, LENGTH 120MTRS, BREADTH 100MTRS. SCATTERED BROKEN WRECKAGE LYING WITHIN DEEP SCOUR. SEABED SMOOTH GRAVELLY SAND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO FOUL 14.9MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2013/000180690 11.7.14 EXAM'D 8.1.14 IN 5332.486N, 0024.959E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.72 IN GEN DEPTH 14.0MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 100MTRS TOWARDS 225 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN AND SCATTERED, LYING ENTIRELY WITHIN THE SCOUR. (GARDLINE, HI 1419).
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SURREY SS CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 548HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ST JOHNS, NB FOR HULL. CARGO BULK WHEAT. MINED. LATER DISPERSED.

General Comments

SCATTERED BROKEN WRECKAGE IN DEEP SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 32.486 N,0 24.959 E
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FAQ

Where is the BOX HILL wreck located?

The BOX HILL wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.486 N,0 24.959 E.

How deep is the BOX HILL and where exactly is it located?

The BOX HILL lies at a depth of about 13.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.486 N,0 24.959 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BOX HILL?

The seabed around the BOX HILL lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the BOX HILL sink?

The BOX HILL sank on Dec 31, 1939.

When was the wreck of the BOX HILL discovered?

The wreck of the BOX HILL was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BOX HILL belong to?

The BOX HILL belonged to BRI.

What cargo was the BOX HILL carrying?

The BOX HILL was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the BOX HILL?

The BOX HILL had a tonnage of 5677 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOX HILL?

The BOX HILL is classified as a steam ship.

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