Hurstwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hurstwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 32.289 N,0 31.334 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.538150
  • Longitude: -0.522233
Wreck Depth 46.37 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HURSTWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 74
Sonar Width 11.7
Shadow Height 5.53
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1229
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 6M NE OF WHITBY. (WW1SL). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS NDW PA (1918) IN 543200N, 003100W ON 1191. H4593/59 9.11.59 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 1200. 3.4.74 AMEND TO WK USC PA 28MTRS. NC 134. 9.5.85 AMEND TO WK USC PA 40MTRS. NE 134. H5103/83 9.9.86 FASTENER IN 543123N, 003100W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET: WHITBY AREA). H6331/87 26.1.89 EXAM'D 3.5.88 IN 543217N, 003116W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS. LIES 085/265DEG, WELL BROKEN UP AND WITH 2 HIGH POINTS NEAR W END. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. 30.3.09 IDENTIFIED AS HURSTWOOD FROM VARIOUS ARTEFACTS RECOVERED INCLUDING CORY CROCKERY, MACHINERY DETAILS, DAMAGE & POSN OF LOSS. (CARL RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 27.3.09) IDENTITY AMENDED. NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 5.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5432.289N, 0031.334W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS, LENGTH 74.0MTRS, WIDTH 11.7MTRS, HEIGHT 5.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 090/270 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT AND INTACT BUT SEVERELY DISINTEGRATED. BOW SECTION IS DISTINCT BUT WELL BROKEN, STERN SECTION APPEARS TO BE MORE INTACT BUT HAS FALLEN OVER. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 5, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND, WITH ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 179HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARK LTD., SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CORY COLLIERS LTD. PASSAGE LONDON FOR NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB-34. 4 OF 15 CREW LOST. (SIBI)

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 32.289 N,0 31.334 W
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FAQ

Where is the HURSTWOOD wreck located?

The HURSTWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 54 32.289 N,0 31.334 W.

How deep is the HURSTWOOD and where exactly is it located?

The HURSTWOOD lies at a depth of about 46.37 meters and is located at coordinates 54 32.289 N,0 31.334 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HURSTWOOD?

The seabed around the HURSTWOOD lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the HURSTWOOD sink?

The HURSTWOOD sank on Feb 5, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HURSTWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the HURSTWOOD was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HURSTWOOD belong to?

The HURSTWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HURSTWOOD carrying?

The HURSTWOOD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HURSTWOOD?

The HURSTWOOD had a tonnage of 1229 tons.

What type of wreck is the HURSTWOOD?

The HURSTWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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