Hastings County Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hastings county Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 1.45 N,2 34.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.024167
  • Longitude: -2.573333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HASTINGS COUNTY
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 115.8 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4178
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 13, 1926
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1310/86/20 7.8.86 WK DIVED DURING 1986. VERY MUCH BROKEN UP. ENGINE CRANKSHAFT IS LAID ON FORESHORE NEAR THE LTHO. (B WINFIELD, 26.7.86). POSN 590300N, 023300W FOR FILING ONLY. 4.4.01 INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 15.5.07 RECORD REVIEWED. POSN ABOVE INCORRECT. CONFIRMATION THAT REMAINS OF WRECK LIE ON FORESHORE NEAR AUSKERRY LT. (K HEATH, TELECON 14.5.07). DELETE NDWPA, AMEND POSN TO 5901.450N, 0234.400W. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LORENTZ W HANSENS RED.THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR MONTREAL. WRECKED OFF AUSKERRY, FWD SECTION BROKE OFF & SANK. CREW OF 40 RESCUED. MUCH OF CARGO SALVAGED. CAUGHT FIRE SEPTEMBER 1926 AND WAS BROKEN UP IN A GALE THE FOLLOWING NOVEMBER. (SIBI).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 1.45 N,2 34.4 W
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FAQ

Where is the HASTINGS COUNTY wreck located?

The HASTINGS COUNTY wreck is located at coordinates 59 1.45 N,2 34.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HASTINGS COUNTY?

The seabed around the HASTINGS COUNTY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HASTINGS COUNTY sink?

The HASTINGS COUNTY sank on Jun 13, 1926.

When was the wreck of the HASTINGS COUNTY discovered?

The wreck of the HASTINGS COUNTY was discovered in 1986.

What country did the HASTINGS COUNTY belong to?

The HASTINGS COUNTY belonged to NO.

What cargo was the HASTINGS COUNTY carrying?

The HASTINGS COUNTY was carrying vehicles,general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the HASTINGS COUNTY?

The HASTINGS COUNTY had a tonnage of 4178 tons.

What type of wreck is the HASTINGS COUNTY?

The HASTINGS COUNTY is classified as a steam ship.

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