Hans Egede Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hans egede Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.69 N,0 27.354 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.461500
  • Longitude: 0.455900
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HANS EGEDE
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 38.4 m
Width 9 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 41
Sonar Width 5
Orientation 135
Tonnage 303
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1962
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details HH100/351/15 28.9.99 LIES IN HIGHAM CREEK. SHOWN IN 5127.64N, 0027.46E [OGB] ON ENCLOSED CHART CUTTING. (D WHITE). LIES 135/315DEGS APPROX. INS AS STF (HULK). BR STD. 18.11.04 STP SHOWN IN 5127.690N, 0027.354E [EUT] ON PLA 339/10 [OCT'00-MAY'01]. NE 1186.
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY J JORGENSEN, THURSO. OWNED ORIGINALLY BY REDERIA/SHAVET. ORIGINALLY A SAILING VESSEL. 2 CYLINDER DIESEL BY A/S VOLUND OF COPENHAGEN. AFTER LAYING IN THE MEDWAY WAS SOLD FOR CONVRESION TO A HOUSEBOAT. BROKE TOW FROM M TUG FOSSA WHILE ON PASSAGE MEDWAY FOR THE THAMES. RAN AGROUND ON THE BLYTHE SANDS. LATER MOVED TO HIGHHAM CREEK. (D WHITE).

General Comments

ORIENTATION FROM PHOTOGRAPH

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 27.69 N,0 27.354 E
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FAQ

Where is the HANS EGEDE wreck located?

The HANS EGEDE wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.69 N,0 27.354 E.

When did the HANS EGEDE sink?

The HANS EGEDE sank on Jan 1, 1962.

When was the wreck of the HANS EGEDE discovered?

The wreck of the HANS EGEDE was discovered in 1999.

What country did the HANS EGEDE belong to?

The HANS EGEDE belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the HANS EGEDE?

The HANS EGEDE had a tonnage of 303 tons.

What type of wreck is the HANS EGEDE?

The HANS EGEDE is classified as a motor vessel.

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