Stanholme Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Stanholme Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 20.63 N,3 37.702 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.343833
  • Longitude: -3.628367
Wreck Depth 16.9 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STANHOLME
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 90.8 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 44
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 3
Tonnage 2473
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details H95/39 18.1.40 H95/39 18.1.40 POSN 512037N, 033736W, OR 224.5DEG, 5.3M FROM NASH PT LT. (CINC W APPS). H080/40 22.1.40 H080/40 22.1.40 DW IN 512015N, 033900W APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). - PFNM 179/40. H0275/40 30.4.40 H0275/40 30.4.40 DWPA, 224.5DEGS, 5.3M FROM NASH PT LT. (ADMIRALTY). H080/40 23.8.49 H080/40 23.8.49 LOCATED IN 512036N, 033736W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41FT IN GEN DEPTH 11FMS. (HMS SEAGULL, 18.8.49). H080/40 1.7.50 H080/40 1.7.50 CLEAR AT 32FT [MLWS]. DISPERSAL PROCEEDING. (HMS LINDISFARNE, 28.6.50). H080/40 8.11.50 H080/40 8.11.50 POSN 220DEG, 4.41M FROM NASH PT HIGH LT. SWEPT CLEAR AT 46FT, FOUL AT 47FT. GEN DEPTH 85FT. (SML 327, 7.11.50). - NM 2258/50. H01027/40 5.7.51 H01027/40 5.7.51 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK, 46FT. HEIGHT OF WK ABOVE SEABED 38FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 13.3.51). H1948/76 5.3.81 H1948/76 5.3.81 NOTHING FOUND. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 70A/79 & LT CDR HUMPHRIES, TELECON 11.3.81). DELETE. BR STD. 15.2.12 15.2.12 LOCATED 9.12.10 IN 5120.630N, 0337.702W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.93 IN GEN DEPTH 19.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 44.0MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 3.02MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. AN AREA OF DEBRIS AND TWO OBJECTS SOME 40MTRS SW OF PREVIOUS LISTED POSN. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1327). INS AS WK 16.9MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2012

Circumstances of loss

EX-GOLETA. BUILT IN 1927 BY BURNTISLAND SHIPBUILDING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STANHOPE STEAMSHIP CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 259 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY D ROWAN & CO LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR LONDON. STRUCK GERMAN LAID MINE. CREW OF 13 LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

TWO MAIN OBJECTS & DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 20.63 N,3 37.702 W
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FAQ

Where is the STANHOLME wreck located?

The STANHOLME wreck is located at coordinates 51 20.63 N,3 37.702 W.

How deep is the STANHOLME and where exactly is it located?

The STANHOLME lies at a depth of about 16.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 20.63 N,3 37.702 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STANHOLME?

The seabed around the STANHOLME lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the STANHOLME sink?

The STANHOLME sank on Dec 25, 1939.

When was the wreck of the STANHOLME discovered?

The wreck of the STANHOLME was discovered in 1940.

What country did the STANHOLME belong to?

The STANHOLME belonged to GB.

What cargo was the STANHOLME carrying?

The STANHOLME was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the STANHOLME?

The STANHOLME had a tonnage of 2473 tons.

What type of wreck is the STANHOLME?

The STANHOLME is classified as a steam ship.

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