Hornsund (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hornsund (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.507 N,0 18.903 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.275117
  • Longitude: -0.315050
Wreck Depth 20.16 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HORNSUND (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 114.6 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 17.3
Sonar Width 8.9
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 65
Tonnage 3646
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1917
Scour Dimensions 010.0,,001.8,065.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK 2.5M ESE FROM SCARBOROUGH. (WW1SL). POSN 541645N, 001900W APPROX. SANK 3 M ESE FROM SCARBOROUGH. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H6391/19 INS WK IN 541645N, 001900W. H3752/26 11.6.26 AMEND TO NDWPA (1917). 21.6.72 AMEND TO NDW (PA). NC 129. 5.12.74 AMEND TO USCPA 15MTRS. NC 129. H1310/84/22 1.8.84 DIVED IN 541631N, 001850W USING RADAR. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS [HWS]. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). HH100/351/06 5.3.93 LOCATED IN 541630.5N, 001849W USING GPS. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). AMEND TO WK 19MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). NCA. 19.11.97 POSN AMENDED TO THAT OF JACKSON 1993. BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 07.06.16 EXAM'D 20.02.16 IN 5416.507N, 0018.903W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.16MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. LENGTH 17.3MTRS, WIDTH 8.9MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 065/245. SCOUR LENGTH 10MTRS, 1.8MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 057 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, TWO FEATURES CAN BE SEEN, NOT POSSIBLE TO TELL IF THEY ARE ASSOCIATED, LARGE FEATURE POTENTIALLY BURIED. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND DW 20.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE TYNE TO LONDON. EX GERMAN VESSEL REQUISITIONED BY ADMIRALTY.

General Comments

Mainly buried.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 16.507 N,0 18.903 W
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FAQ

Where is the HORNSUND (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HORNSUND (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.507 N,0 18.903 W.

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

The HORNSUND (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 20.16 meters and is located at coordinates 54 16.507 N,0 18.903 W.

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

The seabed around the HORNSUND (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the HORNSUND (PROBABLY) sink?

The HORNSUND (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 23, 1917.

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

The wreck of the HORNSUND (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HORNSUND (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HORNSUND (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HORNSUND (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HORNSUND (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HORNSUND (PROBABLY)?

The HORNSUND (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3646 tons.

What type of wreck is the HORNSUND (PROBABLY)?

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

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