Stanhill Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Stanhill Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
4 40.5 N,6 46 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.675000
  • Longitude: -6.766667
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STANHILL
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4445/47 28.7.47 VESSEL REPORTED AGROUND 250DEGS, 4M FROM POINTE TAHOU. ENGINE-ROOM FLOODED AND SHIP IS REPORTED POUNDING HEAVILY AND EXPECTED TO BREAK UP RAPIDLY. (RNO FREETOWN MESSAGE 12.5.47) NCA, POSN 044000N, 064430W. NCA. 19.7.01 DATA RE-ASSESSED. BEARING AND DISTANCE GIVE POSN 0440.500N, 0646.000W. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL RAN AGROUND NEAR POINTE TAHOU, IVORY COAST, CAUSE UNKNOWN. 27 MEN IN BOAT MAKING FOR CAPE PALMAS. (C.IN C. S. ATLANTIC).

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FAQ

Where is the STANHILL wreck located?

The STANHILL wreck is located at coordinates 4 40.5 N,6 46 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STANHILL?

The seabed around the STANHILL lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the STANHILL discovered?

The wreck of the STANHILL was discovered in 1947.