Hauxley (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hauxley (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 1.283 N,1 31.267 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.021383
  • Longitude: 1.521117
Wreck Depth 20.03 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 75 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 71.7
Sonar Width 12.2
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 118
Tonnage 1595
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1940
Bottom Texture 3,17,6
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H953/40 20.2.41 WK, LEAST DEPTH 62FT, IN 530121N, 013114E. (HMS FRANKLIN, 19.10.40). INS AS WK 10FMS. - NM 350/41. H332/62 4.2.63 A/S CONTACT OBTAINED 2C SE OF CHARTED POSITION. (HMS SCOTT, 9.12.62). 15.4.70 AMEND TO WK 10FMS 2FT [LAT]. LC 1503. 11.5.72 AMEND TO WK 18.5MTRS. NC 106. HH242/352/01 29.8.91 BELL RECOVERED FROM WK IN 530118N, 0013115E [WGD] USING DGP. PARTLY CORRODED WITH NAME '...STROW'. (MR WOODCOCK, TELECON). HH090/524/01 6.2.91 EXAM'D 20.7.91 IN 530115.5N, 013122.4E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 20.2, FOUL AT 20.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.7 IN GEN DEPTH 26.2MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 0.5MTR, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 290/110 DEG. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). AMEND TO SW 20MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2015/000041896 27.5.15 EXAM'D 19.10.14 IN 5301.282N, 0131.267E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.04MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 6MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT.(GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1427). AMEND DW 20.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2018/000212985 5.9.18 EXAM'D 31.03.18 IN 5301.283N, 0131.267E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 20.03MTRS. LENGTH 71.7MTRS, WIDTH 12.2MTRS, HEIGHT 6.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 118/298 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 5.3MTRS, 1.4MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 119 DEGS. INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED.(GARDLINE, HI 1515). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH, POSN AMENDED.
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY FURNESS SB CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BROOKHILL STEAM SHIPS LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 163HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE LTD, SUNDERLAND.PASSAGE LONDON FOR WARKWORTH. IN BALLAST. ATTACKED BY E-BOATS OFF SMITH'S KNOLL, TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK THE FOLLOWING DAY.

General Comments

INTACT AND UPRIGHT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 1.283 N,1 31.267 E
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FAQ

Where is the HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 1.283 N,1 31.267 E.

How deep is the HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20.03 meters and is located at coordinates 53 1.283 N,1 31.267 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1595 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The HAUXLEY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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