Hannah Louisa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hannah louisa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 5.711 N,0 1.649 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.095183
  • Longitude: 0.027483
Wreck Depth 38.46 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HANNAH LOUISA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 16.5 m
Sonar Length 37.2
Sonar Width 11.5
Shadow Height 3.93
Orientation 295
Tonnage 16
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1978
Scour Dimensions 034.0,,,316.0
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5084/77 16.11.78 SANK IN POSN 105DEG(T) FLAMBOROUGH HD 4.5M. (LL, 2.11.78). H5084/77 16.11.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 4.5M E BY S OF FLAMBOROUGH HD, MARKED BY DAN LT BUOY, FL EVERY SEC. VESSEL TO BE DIVED. (MRSC HUMBER, TELEX DTD 1.11.78). BUOY CONSIDERED TO BE A TEMPORARY MARK. H5084/77 16.11.78 DIVED ON 5.11.78. CONFIRMED WK IN UPRIGHT POSITION. (MRSC HUMBER, TELEX DTD 16.11.78). INS AS WK USC PA 25MTRS IN 540545N, 000250E [OGB]. - NM 2856/78. H5084/77 24.3.80 2 CONTACTS LOCATED CLOSE TO EACH OTHER EXAM'D 28.11.79 IN 540542.6N, 000146.8E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH OVER SMALLER NW CONTACT 34.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.8MTRS. LYING ABOUT 15MTRS APART ON A LINE 120/300DEG. LENGTH 35MTRS [NOT STATED WHICH SECTION]. SEABED SAND. (HMS ECHO, HI 64/79). SMALL CONTACT PROBABLY HANNAH LOUISA. AMEND TO WKS 34MTRS. BR STD. 6.5.04 EUT POSN: 5405.730N, 0001678E. NE 121. 1.6.09 DIVERS REPORT FV SNAGGED NETS ON OLD SS [SEE 73595]. BELL RECOVERED IN EARLY 1990'S. (CARL RACEY, E-MAILS 28 & 29.5.09) AMEND TO WKS 34MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2016/000053291 4.10.16 EXAM'D 10.3.16; IN 5405.711N, 0001.649E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 38.46MTRS, GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. LENGTH 37.2MTRS, WIDTH 11.5MTRS, HT 3.93MTRS, ORIENTATION 295/115 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WK PARTIALLY INTACT. (MMT, HI 1473, H525_6484). AMEND NDW 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2016

Circumstances of loss

2.11.78 NETS BECAME FAST WHILE TRAWLING. SUBSEQUENTLY CAPSIZED & SANK WHEN NETS WERE HAULED. TWO OF 4 CREW LOST. (LL, 2.11.78)

General Comments

SECOND CONTACT 15MTRS SE

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FAQ

Where is the HANNAH LOUISA wreck located?

The HANNAH LOUISA wreck is located at coordinates 54 5.711 N,0 1.649 E.

How deep is the HANNAH LOUISA and where exactly is it located?

The HANNAH LOUISA lies at a depth of about 38.46 meters and is located at coordinates 54 5.711 N,0 1.649 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HANNAH LOUISA?

The seabed around the HANNAH LOUISA lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the HANNAH LOUISA sink?

The HANNAH LOUISA sank on Nov 1, 1978.

When was the wreck of the HANNAH LOUISA discovered?

The wreck of the HANNAH LOUISA was discovered in 1978.

What country did the HANNAH LOUISA belong to?

The HANNAH LOUISA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HANNAH LOUISA?

The HANNAH LOUISA had a tonnage of 16 tons.

What type of wreck is the HANNAH LOUISA?

The HANNAH LOUISA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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