Silksworth Hall (Probably). Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Silksworth hall (probably). Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 30.637 N,1 52.214 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.510617
  • Longitude: 1.870233
Wreck Depth 20.806 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY).
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 109.7 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 113.4
Sonar Width 32.6
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 143
Tonnage 4777
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1916
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 250.0,,002.1,173.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3211/17 26.5.17 BEING DISPERSED. (TH). H3624/17 23.6.17 WRECK [SILKSWORTH HALL] IN 523037N, 015215E. LEAST DEPTH 45FT OVER. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1916). - FNM 377/17. H335/31 13.1.31 NOW CHARTED AS WK 45FT [7.5FMS]. NE 1408. H8469/31 27.8.51 LUCAS WIRE DRIFT SWEEP BY SML325 & SML323 ON 27.6.51 IN 523040N, 015211E USING HSA. SWEPT BY A/S CLEAR AT 56FT FOUL AT 58FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75FT IN GEN DEPTH 97FT. HT ABOVE SEABED 41FT. LIES 170/350DEGS. ESTIMATED LENGTH 280FT. SCOUR 2FT ON N SIDE. TRACING HELD. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). AMEND TO WK 9FMS 2FT. BR STD. H1048/58 2.7.58 NOW CHARTED AS SW 9FMS 2FT. (ECES SURVEY [K1901]. LC 1543. 5.6.70 SURVEY BY SUB-AQUA DIVERS. GENERAL DEPTH BY ECHO 90-94FT [CORRN]. FAIRLY FLAT SEABED. LEAST E/S OVER WRECK 68FT [CORRD]. WK LIES NW/SE. SCOUR DEPTH 10FT TO NW. LENGTH 330FT. MASTS AND DERRICKS COLLAPSED. SUPERSTRUCTURE BROKEN DOWN. HULL INTACT. (R EDMONDS, (DS5), 1.5.70). 30.7.74 NOW CHARTED AS SW 16.7MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H1942/80 2.9.82 EXAM'D 25.2.82 IN 523038N, 015220E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.7 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 9.3MTRS, LENGTH 120.2MTRS, BEAM 22.9MTRS. LYING 140/320DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). AMEND TO WK 19.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. R/P. SEP2016/000091758 20.7.17 EXAM'D 18.12.16; IN 5230.637N, 0152.214E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.80MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 113.4MTRS, WIDTH 32.6MTRS, HEIGHT 8.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 143/323 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 250MTRS, 2.1MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 173 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 20.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT IN 1907 WAS EN ROUTE HULL FOR PHILADELPHIA IN BALLAST WHEN SHE WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY ENEMY SUBMARINE 1.25M NE FROM CORTON LTV. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 30.637 N,1 52.214 E
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FAQ

Where is the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). wreck located?

The SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). wreck is located at coordinates 52 30.637 N,1 52.214 E.

How deep is the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). and where exactly is it located?

The SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). lies at a depth of about 20.806 meters and is located at coordinates 52 30.637 N,1 52.214 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY).?

The seabed around the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). sink?

The SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). sank on Apr 10, 1916.

When was the wreck of the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). discovered?

The wreck of the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). was discovered in 1916.

What country did the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). belong to?

The SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). carrying?

The SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY).?

The SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). had a tonnage of 4777 tons.

What type of wreck is the SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY).?

The SILKSWORTH HALL (PROBABLY). is classified as a steam ship.

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