Hunsbridge (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hunsbridge (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 18.7 N,7 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.311667
  • Longitude: -7.000000
Water Depth 880 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HUNSBRIDGE (POSSIBLY)
Type collier
Flag GB
Tonnage 3424
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the steamship HUNSBRIDGE is located at coordinates 35 18.7 N, 7 0 W in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 60 meters west of Cape Spartel off the coast of Morocco. This WWI-era vessel was sunk by a U-boat and remains an underwater obstruction of historical interest. While the site is recorded for filing purposes, its approximate position is historically linked to the records of Lloyds WWI Shipping Losses. The wreckage remains at this maritime location as a submerged underwater site.

Surveying Details

VESSEL WAS SUNK BY U-BOAT 60M W OF CAPE SPARTEL. (WWI LOSSES). POSN 351000N, 065000W. (LLOYDS WW1SL). FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, POSSIBLY 'HUNSBRIDGE' WAS SUNK BY U-BOAT 60M W OF CAPE SPARTEL. (WWI LOSSES). POSN 351000N, 065000W. (LLOYDS WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the HUNSBRIDGE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HUNSBRIDGE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 35 18.7 N,7 0 W.

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

The seabed around the HUNSBRIDGE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 880 meters deep.

When did the HUNSBRIDGE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HUNSBRIDGE (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 7, 1917.

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

The wreck of the HUNSBRIDGE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HUNSBRIDGE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HUNSBRIDGE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HUNSBRIDGE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HUNSBRIDGE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HUNSBRIDGE (POSSIBLY)?

The HUNSBRIDGE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3424 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUNSBRIDGE (POSSIBLY)?

The HUNSBRIDGE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a collier.

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