Hansy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hansy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.753 N,5 11.661 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.962550
  • Longitude: -5.194350
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HANSY
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 78.9 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 6.9
Tonnage 1618
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1911
Original Detection Year 1969
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 16.12.69 16.12.69 REPORTED TO BE THE 'HANSY'. COMPLETELY SMASHED LEAVING PIG IRON BALLAST ONLY AND BOW ANCHORS. (R DAVIS, SUB AQUA DIVER). POSN 495743N, 051136W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2000

Circumstances of loss

EX-ABERFOYLE. BUILT IN 1885 BY ALEXANDER MACMILLAN & SONS, DUMBARTON. PASSGE SUNDSVALL, SWEDEN, FOR MELBOURNE WHEN WRECKED DURING A GALE AT CARN TABLE. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the HANSY wreck located?

The HANSY wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.753 N,5 11.661 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HANSY?

The seabed around the HANSY lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the HANSY sink?

The HANSY sank on Oct 1, 1911.

When was the wreck of the HANSY discovered?

The wreck of the HANSY was discovered in 1969.

What country did the HANSY belong to?

The HANSY belonged to SE.

What cargo was the HANSY carrying?

The HANSY was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,timber.

What was the tonnage of the HANSY?

The HANSY had a tonnage of 1618 tons.

What type of wreck is the HANSY?

The HANSY is classified as a steam ship.

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