James Hall Wreck

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James hall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 9.43 N,2 4.465 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.157167
  • Longitude: -2.074417
Wreck Depth -1.7 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JAMES HALL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 366
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1904
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1904
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1727/59 7.4.59 ONLY BOILER REMAINING. (HARBOUR MASTER, ABERDEEN). NCA. H1727/59 4.7.61 SHOWN AS OBSTN (DRIES 4FT) 570926.5N, 020428W [OGB] ON HMS SCOTT, 1958 SURVEY. NC 1446. 23.10.74 NOW CHARTED AS OB DRIES 1.7MTRS [LAT]. NC 1446. H4816/75 22.2.77 SIGHTED, BUT NOT INVESTIGATED. ONLY BOILER REMAINING WHICH STILL DRIES. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 45/76). NCA. 24.8.00 EUT POSN: 5709.430N, 0204.465W. NE 1446.
Last Amended Date Jun 9, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1870 BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ABERDEEN, LEITH & MORAY SS CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 65HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE INVERGORDON FOR ABERDEEN. STRUCK ON THE PORT QUARTER AFTER CROSSING THE BOWS OF SS LUDDICK IN SSW FORCE 4. COMMENCED TO FLOOD RAPIDLY AND SETTLE. VESSEL ABANDONED WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND DROVE ASHORE ON THE BEACH. CREW RECOVERED BY SS LUDDICK. VESSEL WENT TO PIECES WHERE SHE LAY AND BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the JAMES HALL wreck located?

The JAMES HALL wreck is located at coordinates 57 9.43 N,2 4.465 W.

How deep is the JAMES HALL and where exactly is it located?

The JAMES HALL lies at a depth of about -1.7 meters and is located at coordinates 57 9.43 N,2 4.465 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JAMES HALL?

The seabed around the JAMES HALL lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the JAMES HALL sink?

The JAMES HALL sank on Feb 23, 1904.

When was the wreck of the JAMES HALL discovered?

The wreck of the JAMES HALL was discovered in 1904.

What country did the JAMES HALL belong to?

The JAMES HALL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JAMES HALL carrying?

The JAMES HALL was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the JAMES HALL?

The JAMES HALL had a tonnage of 366 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAMES HALL?

The JAMES HALL is classified as a steam ship.

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