William Hulme Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
William hulme Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 37.133 N,13 46.533 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.618883
  • Longitude: 13.775550
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name WILLIAM HULME
Type liberty ship
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1945
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1951
Original Source naval vessel
Markers G CAN LT BUOY FL(2)G CLOSE NW
Surveying Details H4315/45 7.12.45 DW IN 453708N, 134632E. (C IN C MED). - NM 3975/45. H4315/45 TEMPORARY MARKER, G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.6S. (C IN C MED). - TNM 3976/45. H4315/45 8.1.46 G CAN LT BUOY GP.FL.(3)G.10SEC LAID CLOSE SW OF WK. (C IN C MED). - NM 47/46. H4315/45 28.1.46 POSN NOW 453708N, 134632E. (C IN C MED). - NM 258/46. H4315/45 5.6.46 LT ON BUOY NOW FL.G.4S. (C IN C MED). - NM 1921/46. H4315/45 29.1.47 LT ON BUOY NOW FL.G.6S. (C IN C MED). - NM 207/47. H4315/45 7.9.49 NOW ST MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G. (C IN C MED). - NM 2013/48. H4315/45 18.9.49 DELETE. (ITALIAN NM 6.2/49). - NM 552/49. H3379/49 15.2.50 ST MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GP.FL.(2)G, CLOSE NW. (ITALIAN NM 50.22/49). - NM 294/50. H4884/51 6.9.51 DELETE. (ITALIAN NM 29.23/51). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1610/50.
Last Amended Date Nov 17, 2009

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 453600N, 144100E. THIS POSN PLOTS WELL ASHORE AND MUST BE INCORRECT. ON PASSAGE FROM BALTIMORE TO TRIESTE. DAMAGED BY A MINE OFF SALVORE PT, ISTRIA. TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK. (LIBERTY SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM HULME wreck located?

The WILLIAM HULME wreck is located at coordinates 45 37.133 N,13 46.533 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM HULME?

The seabed around the WILLIAM HULME lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM HULME sink?

The WILLIAM HULME sank on Nov 12, 1945.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM HULME discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM HULME was discovered in 1945.

What cargo was the WILLIAM HULME carrying?

The WILLIAM HULME was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM HULME?

The WILLIAM HULME had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM HULME?

The WILLIAM HULME is classified as a liberty ship.

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