St Hilda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
St hilda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 40.036 N,0 9.905 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.667267
  • Longitude: 0.165083
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST HILDA
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 28, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4959/73 20.9.76 SANK IN APPROX 504000N,001000E [OGB] WHILE BEING TOWED TO NEWHAVEN BY FV 'TINA' [NN288] AFTER PROPELLER BEING FOULED SE OF NEWHAVEN. (CG SHOREHAM, TELEX DTD 28.7.76). [IN AREA OF H1 57/76 - HMS FAWN INFORMED BY LTR, H1120/76 DTD 2.8.76]. NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H1965/76 1.12.80 NOT FOUND IN AREA OF SANDWAVES. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2015/000083466 10.2.16 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1477, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). NFA.
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2016

Circumstances of loss

28.7.76 SANK WHILE BEING TOWED TO NEWHAVEN BY FV 'TINA' [NN288] AFTER PROPELLER BEING FOULED SE OF NEWHAVEN. (CG SHOREHAM, TELEX DTD 28.7.76).

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FAQ

Where is the ST HILDA wreck located?

The ST HILDA wreck is located at coordinates 50 40.036 N,0 9.905 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ST HILDA?

The seabed around the ST HILDA lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the ST HILDA sink?

The ST HILDA sank on Jul 28, 1976.

When was the wreck of the ST HILDA discovered?

The wreck of the ST HILDA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the ST HILDA belong to?

The ST HILDA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ST HILDA?

The ST HILDA is classified as a sailing vessel.