Hartlepool (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hartlepool (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.448 N,2 25.867 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.607467
  • Longitude: -2.431117
Wreck Depth 9.1 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARTLEPOOL (PART OF)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.8 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 80
Shadow Height 1.1
Tonnage 5500
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2891/42 4.9.42 ST IN 503626N, 022549W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1914/42. H2891/42 7.3.47 MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, 035DEGS, 0.75C OF WK. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). - NM 593/47. H2891/42 22.11.48 SWEDISH BAR SWEEP AFTER SALVAGE AND DISPERSAL. LEAST DEPTH 28FT IN GEN DEPTH 29FT. PORTIONS HAVE BEEN DISPERSED A CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE FROM THE MAIN PART OF WK BY HEAVY EXPLOSIVE CHARGES USED. FRAGMENTS OF THE WK ARE BURIED IN THE BOTTOM AND UNLESS DISPERSAL WORK BELOW SEA BED IS CARRIED OUT NO BETTER CLEARANCE CAN BE EXPECTED. PORTIONS OF THE WKGE, 1-2FT ABOVE SEABED, REMAIN WITHIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, WHICH SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS FOUL GROUND. BEARING AND DISTANCES FROM THE NOTHE FLAGSTAFF [503623N, 022634W]: [A] 083.5DEGS, 3160FT; [B] 088.5DEGS, 3180FT; [C] 097.5DEGS, 3030FT; AND [D] 086DEGS, 2750FT. POSN OF MAIN PORTION OF WK 503627N, 022547W. TRACING HELD. (FSL GULNARE & SCES, DTD 16.10.48). AMEND TO WK 4FMS 4FT & DELETE BUOY. - NM 2566/48. H2891/42 18.5.60 EXAM'D BY SHALLOW WATER DIVER. MAIN PORTION OF WK IN 503626N, 022547W CONSISTS OF TANGLED PLATES, ETC., APPROX 40FT X 10FT IN AREA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28FT IN GEN DEPTH 32FT. SCOUR [BELIEVED TO BE THE DEMOLITION CRATER] IS 5FT DEEP. THE SMALLER PORTION IN 503625N, 022546W IS A STRONG BACK, OR SIMILAR GIRDER, PROJECTING 4FT ABOVE SEABED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30FT IN GEN DEPTH 34FT. (FSL MEDA, DTD 9.5.60). SEE OTHER PORTION [18673] IN 503624N, 022545W. 15.1.82 STAND 2.5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. AMMUNITION IN AREA. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL.4). H2928/83 24.2.88 EXAM'D 3.10.86 IN 503626.5N, 022552W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.0 IN GEN DEPTH 9-9.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DIVERS REPORT WIDE AREA OF DEBRIS AT LEAST 100FT RADIUS AROUND CENTRAL PIT CONTAINS LARGE FRAGMENTS INCLUDING 2 ANCHORS AND RIBS OF THE WK ENTANGLED FISHING NETS AND ROPES MAKE IDENTIFICATION AND HEIGHTING DIFFICULT. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 207). INS AS WK 8.0MTRS. - NM 838/88. 5.11.05 EUT POSN: 5036.476N, 0225.946W. NE 2268. HH091/154/01 - SEP 2010/000005843 4.1.10 LOCATED 23.2.09 IN 5036.448N, 0225.867W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.15 IN GEN DEPTH 9.8MTRS. SCOUR 0.4MTR DEEP. COVERS AREA 80MTRS SQUARE, HT 1.1MTR. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. A NUMBER OF FEATURES LOCATED WITHIN 40MTRS OF QUOTED POSN WITH AN ISOLATED OBJECT, 9.25MTRS ON TOP, AT 5036.443N, 0225.835W. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). NO CONTACT LIES AT PREVIOUS POSN. (SDC BATHY, EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA FOR HI 1154). AMEND WK 9.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1932 BY W GRAY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. TORPEDOED BY E BOAT. BOW WAS SALVAGED AND NEW STERN FITTED IN 1941. [SEE 18673]. DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES, VERY BROKEN AND SCATTERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS, SEE ALSO [18673]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 36.448 N,2 25.867 W
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FAQ

Where is the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) wreck located?

The HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.448 N,2 25.867 W.

How deep is the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 9.1 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.448 N,2 25.867 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF)?

The seabed around the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) sink?

The HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) sank on Jul 5, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) belong to?

The HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF)?

The HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) had a tonnage of 5500 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARTLEPOOL (PART OF)?

The HARTLEPOOL (PART OF) is classified as a steam ship.

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