Ss Hornet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ss hornet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 12.564 N,4 22.583 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.209400
  • Longitude: -4.376383
Wreck Depth 36.91 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SS HORNET
Type steam ship
Length 91.1 m
Width 12.3 m
Draught 6.6
Sonar Length 70.7
Sonar Width 9.1
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 126
Tonnage 2715
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 25, 1912
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1912
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 7 MILES W OF BULL PT. (DEVON SHIPWRECKS). H7034/49 28.11.49 WK LOCATED IN 511231N, 042234W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22 IN GEN DEPTH 24FMS (POOR TRACE). SWEPT CLEAR USING OROPESA TO 10FMS. (HMS SEAGULL, 28.11.49). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 6.10.72 AMEND TO SW 10FMS. 14.2.73 AMEND TO SW 18.3MTRS. NC 1164. HH100/351/05 22.4.92 WK DIVED ON 511245N, 042238.5W USING DECCA. BROKEN UP. (J T HEWITT, 20.3.92). NCA. HH090/798/01 30.1.01 EXAM'D 24.9.00 IN 5112.564N, 0422.581W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.7 IN GEN DEPTH 42.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS WITH BOWS 140 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED SAND AND BROKEN SHELL. APPEARS MAINLY INTACT. PROBABLY UPRIGHT WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE AND POSSIBLE MAST. DEBRIS CLOSE TO WK. AREA OF RIPPLED SAND EXTENDS NW. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 798). RETAIN AS SW 18.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/18 4.9.02 DIVED IN 5112.552N, 0422.559W [WGD]. APPEARS TO BE THE CENTRE SECTION OF A LARGE BROKEN WK WITH A LARGE WINCH AND CARGO HOLDS. STANDS SOME 7MTRS HIGH. THERE APPEARS TO BE NO BOW OR STERN. SMALL PORTHOLE AND STORM COVER WITH WOODEN SURROUND RECOVERED WHICH SUGGESTS EARLY 20TH CENTURY. (K DENBY, EMAIL DTD 18.7.02). NCA. HH216/400/05 16.6.03 EXAM'D 29.8.03 IN 5112.559N, 0422.578W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST DEPTH BY MULTIBEAM 36 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS. (GARDLINE, MCA PROJECT 500). IN TWO MAIN PORTIONS. AMEND TO WK 36MTRS. BR STD. HH091/158/01 & SEP 2008/000063884 16.7.08 LOCATED 17.6.08 IN 5112.571N, 0422.583W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.57 IN GEN DEPTH 42.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 70.7MTRS, WIDTH 9.1MTRS, HT 5.6MTRS. LIES 126/306 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). RETAIN WK 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2013/000174975 29.9.13 LOCATED IN 5112.563N, 0422.581W [WGD]. LENGTH 70.6MTRS, WIDTH 21.3MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS. MODERATE MAGENTIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY FOR CHANNEL ENERGY LTD, ATLANTIC ARRAY OFSHORE WINDFARM ROS DTD 3.2010 - 5.2010). NCA. SEP 2019/000185715 15.8.19 DIVED AUGUST 2019 IN 5112.563N, 0422.585W [WGD]. SHIPS BELL DISCOVERED DURING DIVE IDENTIFYING WRECK AS THE 'HORNET'. (JOHN O'KANE, DIVER, H102 DTD 12.8.19). NCA. RSDRA2025000058946 08.04.25 EXAM'D BY BDC; LOCATED IN 5112.564N, 0422.583W [WGD]. REVISED LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.91MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, REPROCESSED HI 1158, M/B DATA DTD 2007/2008). RETAIN NDW 36MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-SIR RICHARD GRENVILLE. BUILT IN 1892 BY J PREISTMAN OF SUNDERLAND. HOME PORT MONTEVIDEO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 253 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR MARSEILLES. CARGO PATENT FUEL. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH URUGUAYAN SS OLAVARRIA.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SE

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FAQ

Where is the SS HORNET wreck located?

The SS HORNET wreck is located at coordinates 51 12.564 N,4 22.583 W.

How deep is the SS HORNET and where exactly is it located?

The SS HORNET lies at a depth of about 36.91 meters and is located at coordinates 51 12.564 N,4 22.583 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SS HORNET?

The seabed around the SS HORNET lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the SS HORNET sink?

The SS HORNET sank on May 25, 1912.

When was the wreck of the SS HORNET discovered?

The wreck of the SS HORNET was discovered in 1912.

What cargo was the SS HORNET carrying?

The SS HORNET was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the SS HORNET?

The SS HORNET had a tonnage of 2715 tons.

What type of wreck is the SS HORNET?

The SS HORNET is classified as a steam ship.

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