Hematite Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hematite Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.024 N,5 28.063 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.900400
  • Longitude: -5.467717
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEMATITE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.6 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 722
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1937
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H1277/37 3.4.37 H1277/37 3.4.37 POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. (S DAVID'S CG). POSN 515400N, 052800W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 20.12.79 20.12.79 NO WRECK SHOWN IN OR NEAR THIS POSN ON PRELIMINARY TRACING FOR HI 71A/79 (HMS WOODLARK [K8308]). NO ROS RECEIVED. NCA. H1966/77 6.3.81 H1966/77 6.3.81 SEARCHED FOR DURING DCS3 & E/S. NOT FOUND. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 71A/79). AMEND DEAD. NCA. 18.12.12 18.12.12 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (SDC BATHY, EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA FOR HI 1365). NCA. 3.4.13 3.4.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EMU, HI 1365, REPLY TO APPRAISAL). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1903 BY SCOTT & SONS, BOWLING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W ROBERTSON, GLASGOW. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 98 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. PASSAGE DUBLIN FOR NEWPORT. IN BALLAST.

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FAQ

Where is the HEMATITE wreck located?

The HEMATITE wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.024 N,5 28.063 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HEMATITE?

The seabed around the HEMATITE lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the HEMATITE sink?

The HEMATITE sank on Feb 13, 1937.

When was the wreck of the HEMATITE discovered?

The wreck of the HEMATITE was discovered in 1937.

What country did the HEMATITE belong to?

The HEMATITE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HEMATITE carrying?

The HEMATITE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HEMATITE?

The HEMATITE had a tonnage of 722 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEMATITE?

The HEMATITE is classified as a steam ship.

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