Hamsterley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hamsterley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 52.06 N,2 12.526 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.867667
  • Longitude: 2.208767
Wreck Depth 9.03 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAMSTERLEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 16
Sonar Width 9.3
Shadow Height 2.6
Orientation 162
Tonnage 2160
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 008.6,014.0,000.8,199
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0243/39 9.12.39 UNCONFIRMED REP FROM PORT FISHERY OFFICER, LOWESTOFT OF WK 016DEGS, 8MILES FROM SMITHS KNOLL BUOY. (C-IN-C NORE MESSAGE 8.12.39). NCA. H0243/39 21.12.39 FO IN C YARMOUTH MESSAGE. - PFNM 2874/39. H0243/39 14.4.40 REPD STRANDED 1.5MILES NW BY W OF WEST SMITHS KNOLL BUOY. (TH 1939). NCA. H0243/39 31.1.40 PART OF HULL VISIBLE ABOVE HW POSN 525230N, 021300E. - NM 263P/40. H0259/40 14.5.40 REPD AS ST. (ADMIRALTY). INS ST. - NM 1179/40. H0243/39 28.8.42 NOTHING VISIBLE ABOVE HW IN 525236N, 021242E. (FOIC YARMOUTH 26.8.42). H0259/40 12.9.42 AMEND DW. - NM 1972/42 H3730/69 29.5.69 EXAM'D IN 525204N, 021248E [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST. E/S DEPTH 33FT IN GEN DEPTH 25FT. SCOUR TO 45FT. LIES IN A DEEP NARROW SCOUR RUNNING E/W. NOT PROMINENT IN SCOUR, PROBABLY DEEPER THAN SURROUNDING SEABED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 111/68). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 3FT. BR STD. 20.11.72 SHOWN IN 525227N, 021238E [EUR] ON NETH FISHERIES CHART 1954 [RECD 7.11.72]. NCA. HH090/616/01 22.11.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2020/000100123 22.5.20 EXAM'D 06.01.19; IN 5252.060N, 0212.526E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.03MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS, LENGTH 16MTRS, WIDTH 9.3MTRS, HEIGHT 2.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 162/342 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 8.6MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, 0.8MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 199 DEGS. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). ONLY TWO SMALL PARTS OF THIS WRECK LEFT. THE LARGER SECTION APPEARS TO BE PART OF THE HULL - POSSIBLE THE BOW SECTION. INSERT DW 9MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 22, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HARTLEY STEAMSHIP CO. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 228 NHP. PASSAGE LONDON FOR HARTLEPOOL. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH 'ACCRINGTON'. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HAMSTERLEY wreck located?

The HAMSTERLEY wreck is located at coordinates 52 52.06 N,2 12.526 E.

How deep is the HAMSTERLEY and where exactly is it located?

The HAMSTERLEY lies at a depth of about 9.03 meters and is located at coordinates 52 52.06 N,2 12.526 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HAMSTERLEY?

The seabed around the HAMSTERLEY lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the HAMSTERLEY sink?

The HAMSTERLEY sank on Dec 3, 1939.

When was the wreck of the HAMSTERLEY discovered?

The wreck of the HAMSTERLEY was discovered in 1939.

What country did the HAMSTERLEY belong to?

The HAMSTERLEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HAMSTERLEY carrying?

The HAMSTERLEY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HAMSTERLEY?

The HAMSTERLEY had a tonnage of 2160 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAMSTERLEY?

The HAMSTERLEY is classified as a steam ship.

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