Strandhill Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Strandhill Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 44.1 N,58 41.75 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.735000
  • Longitude: -58.695833
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STRANDHILL
Type steam ship
Flag CA
Length 82.3 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 2907
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1928
Original Detection Year 1931
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

The UK Hydrographic Office historical survey record for the underwater wreck of the STRANDHILL, located near Fox Island at coordinates 48 44.1 N, 58 41.75 W, originally surveyed in November 1931 by HMS Heliotrope and later updated in April 1962 following a datum change.

Surveying Details

H7632/31 17.11.31 H7632/31 17.11.31 ST IN 484413N, 584122W, OR 2.5C NE OF FOX ISLAND. (HMS HELITROPE). BR STD. 13.4.62 13.4.62 NOW CHARTED IN 484406N, 584145W [DATUM CHANGE]. NC 2878.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STRANDHILL SS CO. PASSAGE CORNER BROOK FOR PORT AU PRINCE. WRECKED IN PORT AU PORT BAY, NEWFOUNDLAND. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the STRANDHILL wreck located?

The STRANDHILL wreck is located at coordinates 48 44.1 N,58 41.75 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STRANDHILL?

The seabed around the STRANDHILL lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the STRANDHILL sink?

The STRANDHILL sank on Jul 20, 1928.

When was the wreck of the STRANDHILL discovered?

The wreck of the STRANDHILL was discovered in 1931.

What country did the STRANDHILL belong to?

The STRANDHILL belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the STRANDHILL?

The STRANDHILL had a tonnage of 2907 tons.

What type of wreck is the STRANDHILL?

The STRANDHILL is classified as a steam ship.

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