Hebble (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hebble (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 55.473 N,1 18.896 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.924550
  • Longitude: -1.314933
Wreck Depth 14.47 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEBBLE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 10.8
Sonar Width 9.8
Shadow Height 4
Tonnage 904
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H8203/19 SANK 1.5M E FROM ROKER PIER, SUNDERLAND. (BMVS). H2433/71 25.9.74 EXAM'D 26.6.74 IN 545528N, 011848E [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.6 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS. (HMS EGERIA, 1974). INS AS WK 14.6MTRS. NC 1627. H1310/88/7 3.2.88 HEBBLE IS THOUGHT TO BE WK IN 545931N, 012056E. (D COX, 14.1.88). HH090/796/01 23.12.98 EXAM'D 26.6.98 IN 545528.4N, 011853.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 14.6, FOUL 14.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.6 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.25MTRS. LENGTH 16MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. TWO SQUARE PIECES OF DEBRIS WITH MINOR, LOW RELIEF, DEBRIS TO THE EAST. (GARDLINE, HI 796). BR STD. HH10/351/15 24.9.99 THE BOILERS, ENGINE AND CONDENSERS STAND UPRIGHT BUT ARE CONCRETED TOGETHER AMID A MASS OF COPPER PIPES AND OTHER STEEL FRAMEWORK. THE WHOLE AREA OF WRECKAGE COVERS ONLY SOME 20MTRS IN DIAMETER. THE BOW SECTION WAS BLOWN OFF AND CANNOT LIE FAR FROM THE WK. (R YOUNG). NCA. SEP 2019/000043627 24.3.19 EXAM�D 24.3.19 IN 5455.473N, 0118.896W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.47MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. LENGTH 10.8MTRS, WIDTH 9.8MTRS, HT 4MTRS. 3 MAIN TARGETS WITH SCATTERED DEBRIS. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 14.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1891 BY W DOBSON & CO OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 181 HP. MACHINERY BUILT BY WALLSEND SLIPWAY CO OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-32. ON GOVERNMENT SERVICE AS AN AMMUNITION STORES CARRIER AND WAS CARRYING A FULL CARGO AT THE TIME. OF 16 CREW, 5 DIED. VESSEL WAS ON PASSAGE SCAPA FLOW TO SUNDERLAND. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES)

General Comments

THREE MAIN TARGETS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 55.473 N,1 18.896 W
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FAQ

Where is the HEBBLE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HEBBLE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 55.473 N,1 18.896 W.

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

The HEBBLE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 14.47 meters and is located at coordinates 54 55.473 N,1 18.896 W.

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

The seabed around the HEBBLE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the HEBBLE (PROBABLY) sink?

The HEBBLE (PROBABLY) sank on May 6, 1917.

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

The wreck of the HEBBLE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the HEBBLE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HEBBLE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HEBBLE (PROBABLY)?

The HEBBLE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 904 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEBBLE (PROBABLY)?

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

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