Hurstside Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hurstside Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 17.717 N,4 14.967 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.295283
  • Longitude: -4.249450
Water Depth 425 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HURSTSIDE
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 100.7 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.6
Tonnage 3149
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,railway: stock and construction materials,coal,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 108M NNE 1/4 E FROM CAPE WRATH. (WW1SL). SUNK IN 602500N, 043800W, APPROX. (LLWW1). 22.2.80 22.2.80 NDW PA IN 602300N, 043100W. (US P/O, DTD 16.10.76). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART. HH100/351/15 21.8.00 HH100/351/15 21.8.00 LOCATED BY ROV IN 6017.717N, 9414.967W [WGD]. INVESTIGATED BY ROV. IDENTIFIED BY DECK CARGO OF TRACK-LAYING TRACTORS MANUFACTURED BY THE CATERPILLAR TRACTOR CO. (AW PUBLIC RELATIONS, LTR DTD 17.8.00). PLOTS IN 425MTRS. NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT AS 'PORTREATH' IN 1907 BY J BLUMER OF SUNDERLAND FOR THE PORTFIELD SS CO. A '3 ISLAND VESSEL'. ENGINE BY J DICKINSON OF SUNDERLAND. BOUGHT BY THE CHARLTON SS CO OF NEWCASTLE IN 1916 AND RENAMED 'HURSTSIDE'. TORPEDOED AND LATER SUNK BY GUNFIRE BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC-54 WHILE ON PASSAGE BARRY TO ARCHANGEL. CARGO 5250 TONS OF COAL, 12 BAGS OF MAIL, INC 2 SECRET BAGS, AND DECK CARGO OF 4 TRACK LAYING TRACTORS. CREW ABANDONED INTO TWO BOATS, CAPTAIN HOWE AND 11 MEN IN ONE AND 12 MEN IN THE OTHER. LATER RECOVERED BY THE S TRAWLER 'OWL'.

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FAQ

Where is the HURSTSIDE wreck located?

The HURSTSIDE wreck is located at coordinates 60 17.717 N,4 14.967 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HURSTSIDE?

The seabed around the HURSTSIDE lies at approximately 425 meters deep.

When did the HURSTSIDE sink?

The HURSTSIDE sank on Jul 4, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HURSTSIDE discovered?

The wreck of the HURSTSIDE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HURSTSIDE belong to?

The HURSTSIDE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HURSTSIDE carrying?

The HURSTSIDE was carrying vehicles,railway: stock and construction materials,coal,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HURSTSIDE?

The HURSTSIDE had a tonnage of 3149 tons.

What type of wreck is the HURSTSIDE?

The HURSTSIDE is classified as a motor vessel.

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