The Humber Packet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
The humber packet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 38.65 N,1 36.747 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.644167
  • Longitude: -1.612450
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THE HUMBER PACKET
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1812
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 1999

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Humber Packet shipwreck is located at coordinates 55 38.65 N, 1 36.747 W near the Farne Islands off the coast of the United Kingdom. Originally foundered on Humber Rock near Longstone on February 23, 1977, historical hydrographic surveys note that subsequent search operations by Gardline in December 1999 and January 2002 were unable to locate the remains, leading authorities to amend the wreck status to dead.

Surveying Details

H1280/77 23.2.77 FOUNDERED ON HUMBER ROCK, LONGSTONE, FARNE ISLANDS. (W MCINTOSH, LTR DTD 6.1.77). NCA. HH090/843/01 22.12.99 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. HH090/915/01 22.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the THE HUMBER PACKET wreck located?

The THE HUMBER PACKET wreck is located at coordinates 55 38.65 N,1 36.747 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THE HUMBER PACKET?

The seabed around the THE HUMBER PACKET lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the THE HUMBER PACKET discovered?

The wreck of the THE HUMBER PACKET was discovered in 1812.

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