H H Petersen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
H h petersen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 21.482 N,1 56.667 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.358033
  • Longitude: 1.944450
Wreck Depth 24.57 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name H H PETERSEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.7 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 72
Sonar Width 11.6
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 326
Tonnage 975
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 7, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 100.0,,002.0,000.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0295/41 11.2.41 INS NDWPA. - NM 286/41. H0295/41 31.8.42 AMEND TO NDW. - NM 1828/42. 18.9.51 EXAM'D IN 522126N, 015646E. SWEPT CLEAR 66 FT, FOUL 67FT. LEAST E/S 69FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 35FT. SEABED 101FT. LENGTH 180FT. HEADING 150/330 DEGS. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 20.8.51). AMEND TO WK 11FMS. BR STD. H4629/71 20.1.72 LYING NNE/SSW. SCOUR BOTH SIDES, 4FT ON SW & 8FT ON NE. LYING UPRIGHT. HULL IN SOUND CONDITION EXCEPT PORT BOW WHERE THERE IS A LARGE HOLE COVERED BY COLLAPSING METAL. SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSED INTO HULL & NO FURTHER COLLAPSE POSSIBLE. SCOUR UNLIKELY TO CHANGE. (E GILES 9.1.72). H1942/80 23.8.82 EXAM'D 17.2.82 IN 522127N, 015648E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.9 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 81.54, BEAM 16.85MTRS. LYING 155/335 DEGS, WITH BOWS NW. (HMS BULLDOG HI 11). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN NEW POSN. AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/12 18.2.97 UPRIGHT ON SEABED. BOW IS SMASHED AND COLLAPSED INTO THE SEABED. SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED AND WK STANDS ABOUT 4MTRS CLEAR OF SEABED. HULL IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND SHOWS NO SIGN OF COLLAPSING. (B HICKINBOTTOM). SEP 2016/000091758 18.7.17 EXAM'D 10.12.16 IN 5221.482N, 0156.667E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.57MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS, LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 11.6MTRS, HEIGHT 6.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 326/146 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 100MTRS, 2MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 000 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 24.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927 BY A/S H C CHRISTENSENS, STAALSKIBS, MARSTAL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (R RIX & SONS). ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 105HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GOOLE FOR ROCHESTER. CARGO COAL. MINED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 21.482 N,1 56.667 E
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FAQ

Where is the H H PETERSEN wreck located?

The H H PETERSEN wreck is located at coordinates 52 21.482 N,1 56.667 E.

How deep is the H H PETERSEN and where exactly is it located?

The H H PETERSEN lies at a depth of about 24.57 meters and is located at coordinates 52 21.482 N,1 56.667 E.

How deep is the seabed around the H H PETERSEN?

The seabed around the H H PETERSEN lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the H H PETERSEN sink?

The H H PETERSEN sank on Jan 7, 1941.

When was the wreck of the H H PETERSEN discovered?

The wreck of the H H PETERSEN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the H H PETERSEN belong to?

The H H PETERSEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the H H PETERSEN carrying?

The H H PETERSEN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the H H PETERSEN?

The H H PETERSEN had a tonnage of 975 tons.

What type of wreck is the H H PETERSEN?

The H H PETERSEN is classified as a steam ship.

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