Hartburn (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hartburn (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.864 N,2 3.055 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.364400
  • Longitude: -2.050917
Wreck Depth 42.91 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARTBURN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 92.3 m
Width 13.1 m
Sonar Length 85.38
Sonar Width 14.31
Shadow Height 6.09
Orientation 60
Tonnage 2367
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials,vehicles,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,051.0,
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3259/44 20.4.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 502200N, 020300. GAVE OFF OIL. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45, AUBD 304/122, ESCORT GROUP 4, 29.12.44). H3971/52 30.6.52 INS NDW IN 502200N, 020300W. F6840, F6841. 11.1.63 INS NDW ON 2615. BR STD. H2291/64 18.5.65 LOCATED IN 502147N, 020255W USING DECCA. NOT SWEPT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 132 IN GEN DEPTH 160FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED FINE SAND AND BROKEN SHELL. STRONG SONAR RETURNS FROM N, POOR FROM E AND NONE FROM S OR W. (HMS SCOTT, 1964). AMEND TO WK 22FMS. - NM 907/65. H3950/70 6.10.71 AMEND TO WK 40MTRS. NC 2615. HH226/410/02 18.3.94 LOCATED IN 502152N, 020306W [WGD]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42 IN GEN DEPTHS 50MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533, SIGNAL DTD 11.3.94). AMEND TO WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1100/94. HH090/533/01 12.5.94 EXAM'D 28.2.94 IN 502152N, 020304W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. DCS3 HT 6.8MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. APPEARS FAIRLY INTACT, LIES WITH BOWS POINTING 250DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). NCA. HH226/410/02 6.7.94 POSN AMENDED TO 502150N, 020259W [OGB] AFTER REASSESSMENT. - NM 2384/94. HH100/351/16 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. LARGE WK IN AN UPRIGHT POSN, BUT BOWS ON STBD SIDE. BEAM MEASURED AS 14.3MTRS. TWO BOILERS. CARGO OF RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK. (N R CHIPCHASE, LTR DTD 10.00). NCA. 3.7.07 BADLY BROKEN BETWEEN THE BOILERS AND THE BOWS. AFT OF THE TWO MAIN BOILERS IS THE ENGINE, MOSTLY COVERED OVER. SHAFT TUNNEL RUNS THROUGH THE REMAINS OF THE AFTER HOLDS, WHICH CONTAIN RAILWAY TRUCK WHEELS AND AXLES. SPARE PROP LIES NEAR THE INTACT STERN. TOP OF THE AFTER STEERING GEAR IS THE SHOALEST POINT AT 41MTRS. STERN GUN IS IN SITU, AS ARE THE RUDDER AND PROPELLOR. A CLINOMETER MADE BY ALDER OF BLYTHE HAS BEEN FOUND. WITH THE VESSEL BEING BUILT IN BLYTHE AND CARRING RAILWAY TRUCKS, THIS IS ALMOST CERTAINLY 'HARTBURN'. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. 18.8.15 EXAM'D 2013 IN 5021.864N, 0203.055W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.91MTRS, LENGTH 85.38MTRS, WIDTH 14.31MTRS, HEIGHT 6.09MTRS, ORIENTATION 060/240. NFS. (NDW, SAME DEPTH, RECORDS UPDATED FROM CEFAS DATA).
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY BLYTH SHIPBUILDING CO, BLYTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A CAPEL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 257NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR ST HELENS. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-62.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 21.864 N,2 3.055 W
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FAQ

Where is the HARTBURN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HARTBURN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.864 N,2 3.055 W.

How deep is the HARTBURN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HARTBURN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 42.91 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.864 N,2 3.055 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARTBURN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HARTBURN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the HARTBURN (PROBABLY) sink?

The HARTBURN (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 15, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HARTBURN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HARTBURN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HARTBURN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HARTBURN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARTBURN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HARTBURN (PROBABLY) was carrying railway: stock and construction materials,vehicles,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the HARTBURN (PROBABLY)?

The HARTBURN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2367 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARTBURN (PROBABLY)?

The HARTBURN (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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