Steam Ship Wrecks 1900-2000
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BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT WHILE EN ROUTE GLASGOW TO MONTEVIDEO. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3).
Halo (Probably) Wreck
TORPEDOED BY GERMAN E BOAT. PASSAGE CAEN FOR ANTWERP. (R VERPOORTE). 23.1.45 VESSEL WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK ON 23.1.45. CREW OF 22 & 5 GUNN...
Hamm Wreck
BUILT IN 1921 BY BLOHM & VOSS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. TURBINE ENGINES OF 882NHP. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY BRITISH SUBMARINE. (DODS...
Hamsterley Wreck
BUILT IN 1925 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HARTLEY STEAMSHIP CO. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 228 NHP. PASSAGE LONDON FOR HARTLEPOOL. SA...
Hanan Wreck
DESCRIBED AS A CARGO OR ESCORT VESSEL. SUNK WHEN BOMBED BY RAF MOSQUITO AIRCRAFT. (FR WK RECORDS 1990, NO.14573147).
Hanau Wreck
BUILT 1921 BY BLOHM & VOSS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE HAMBURG, AMERIKA LINE. TURBINE ENGINES 882NHP. STRUCK A MINE & SANK IN THE FEHMARN BELT. (DOD...
Hanine No. 1055 Wreck
No description
Hanna Wreck
BUILT IN 1885. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR LAS PALMAS. MINED. (SIBI|). TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE OFF SCARBOR...
Hannah Wreck
BUILT BY RAYLTON DIXON & CO, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIAKTIEB HENCKEL SWENSON. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAF...
Hanne Wreck
BUILT IN 1905 BY FREDRIKSTAD MEK, VERKSTED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S AF 1937 A/S. 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 104 NHP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE...
Hannington Court Wreck
13.7.41 BUILT BY WILLIAM DOXFORD & SONS LTD. COMPLETED IN 1939. PASSAGE CAPE TOWN FOR UK. CAUGHT FIRE ON 13.7.41 ABOUT 94M OFF CAPE TOWN AND SUNK...
Hans Hoth (Probably) Wreck
TOOK ON HEAVY LIST WHEN CARGO SHIFTED WHILE ON PASSAGE BO'NESS TO HAMBURG. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY TUG HENDON BUT LATER SANK.
Hans Kinck Wreck
CAPTURED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (WW1SL).
Hansa Wreck
VESSEL PRESUMED TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE 25M NW OF VISBY, GOTLAND ISLAND, BALTIC. (WW2SL) VESSEL WAS ON PASSAGE NYNASHAMN...
Hansa Wreck
BUILT 1943. BOMBED BY ALLIED AIRCRAFT. (DODS).
Hansi Wreck
PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR GIBRALTER. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (LL WW1).
Hansi Wreck
DISABLED BY GALES IN N SEA, ABANDONED BY CREW & DROVE ASHORE IN LINKLET BAY THE FOLLOWING DAY. (SHIPWRECKS OF ORKNEY, SHETLAND & PENTLAND FIRTH).
Hansy Wreck
EX-ABERFOYLE. BUILT IN 1885 BY ALEXANDER MACMILLAN & SONS, DUMBARTON. PASSGE SUNDSVALL, SWEDEN, FOR MELBOURNE WHEN WRECKED DURING A GALE AT CARN TABLE...
Har Zion Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1907 WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-59 OFF INISHTRAHULL, WHILST EN-ROUTE LIVERPOOL TO SAVANNAH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PAL...
Harald Wreck
CAPTURED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (WWISL). SUNK BY SUBMARINE 45M OFF BREST WHILST EN ROUTE FROM ALGIERS TO CHERBOURG. (NAVAL STAFF...
Harald Klitgaard (Possibly) Wreck
EX-FAIRFIELD. BUILT OF IRON IN 1884 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DANSK-RUSSISKE DAMPSKIBS. TWO BOILERS, COMPOU...
Harborough Wreck
BUILT IN 1932 BY LITHGOWS, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 481NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIS SS CO. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR NEW YORK. SUNK BY T...
Harden Wreck
BUILT IN 1912 BY W GREY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HARRISIONS'S LTD, LONDON. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 198HP, S...
Harding Wreck
30.12.54 PASSAGE KOLDING FOR HERNOSAND. RAN AGROUND NEAR SINGO, SE OF MARKET LT, ALAND SEA. CREW RESCUED. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS ABANDONED. (LL, 23-30.12....
Hardingham Wreck
MINED.
Hardingham (Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1933 BY LITHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIS SS CO LTD. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 544HP, SINGLE SHAFT....
Hardwick Hall Wreck
BUILT IN 1896 BY PALMERS CO WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 404NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HALL LINE. STRANDED ON A REEF WESTWARD FROM FARQUHAR ISL...
Hare (Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1886 BY BARCLAY, CURLE & CO LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GEORGE LOWEN, MANCHESTER. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 218 NHP,...
Haresfield Wreck
AFTER TOWING THE WHITE STAR LINER 'GEORGIC' FROM THE RED SEA TO KARACHI FOR 23 DAYS (THEN THE LONGEST TOW ON RECORD FOR A SHIP OF THIS SIZE), WAS ON P...
Harlesden Wreck
BUILT IN 1932 BY HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J & C HARRISON. TRIPLE EXPANSIONE ENGINE OF 482NHP. PASSAGE HULL FOR NEW YORK. BOMBED...
Harley Wreck
BUILT IN 1919 BY A DE JONG. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR ABERDEEN. CARGO COAL. OVERWHELMED BY WEATHER AND...
Harley (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1919 BY A DE JONG. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR ABERDEEN. CARGO COAL. OVERWHELMED BY WEATHER AND...
Harlington (Probably) Wreck
EX-FIGULINA. BUILT IN 1913 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P & O STEAM NAVIGATION CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION...
Harlyn (Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1915 BY W GREY & CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HARRISIONS (LONDON) LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 202HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSA...
Harmatris Wreck
BUILT IN 1912 BY NORTHUMBERLAND SB CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J C HARRISON LTD, LONDON. PASSAGE ST JOHN'S NEW BRUNSWICK FOR...
Harmodius Wreck
BUILT IN 1919 BY AYRSHIRE DOCKYARD CO WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 3,000IHP. LAUNCHED AS HERMIONE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH & SOUTH AMERI...
Harmonides Wreck
BUILT IN 1920 BY AYRSHIRE DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH & SOUTH AMERICAN STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE & LP TURBINE FOR...
Harold Wreck
BUILT IN 1889 BY J FULLERTON & CO, PAISLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T G BEST, LIVERPOOL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 70 NHP, SINGLE SHAF...
Harold Casper (Possibly) Wreck
WRECKED ON SABLE ISLAND. PASSAGE GRANGEMOUTH FOR NEW YORK. (NAT GEOG MAG SEPT 1965).
Harpagas (Fore Part) Wreck
BUILT BY THE SUNDERLAND SHIPBUILDING CO. REQUISITIONED BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT FOR USE AS MILITARY STORESHIP FOR NORMANDY INVASION. WAS MINED...
Harpalion Wreck
TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHEN 6.5 MILES W OF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. (WW1SL). 26.2.15 ATTACKED WHEN 4 MILES SSE OF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV BUT...
Harpalus (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1895 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FEDERATED COAL & SHIPPING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE O...
Harpalyce Wreck
BUILT IN 1911 BY W GREY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J & C HARRISON. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 593NHP FOR 12 KNOTS. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR NORFOLK,...
Harpalyce Wreck
TORPEDOED WITH THE LOSS OF 37 LIVES. EN ROUTE USA TO HULL. (DOD).
Harpenden Wreck
20.8.41 PASSAGE HULL FOR ST LAWRENCE. 1 LOST. TORPEDO DAMAGE BY SUBMARINE U 28. TOWED TO CLYDE, ENGINES REMOVED. HULK REPAIRED 20.8.41 & RENAMED EMP...
Harriet Wreck
TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE IN NORTH SEA. (DOD).
Harriet Wreck
BUILT IN 1899 BY W GRAY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DMPS HEIMDAL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 126HP, SINGLS SHAFT....
Harrovian Wreck
CAPTURED BY ENEMY SUBMARINE THEN SUNK BY GUNFIRE IN POSITION 60MILES W SW OF BISHOP ROCK WHILST EN ROUTE FROM NEW YORK TO LE HAVRE. (LL WW1)....
Harrow Wreck
BUILT 1900 BY S.P. AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 194NHP, 2 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY W. ALLEN & CO.,...
Harrow (Probably) Wreck
BUILT 1900 BY S.P. AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 194NHP, 2 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY W. ALLEN & CO.,...
Hartburn (Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1900 BY BLYTH SHIPBUILDING CO, BLYTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A CAPEL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 257NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE...
Hartdale Wreck
EX-BENBROOK. BUILT IN 1910 BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO LTD, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, WITH THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 342HP, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT T...
Hartlepool (Part Of) Wreck
BUILT 1932 BY W GRAY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. TORPEDOED BY E BOAT. BOW WAS SALVAGED AND NEW STERN FITTED IN 1941. [SEE 18673]. DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIV...
Hartlepool (Part Of) Wreck
BUILT 1932 BY W GRAY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. TORPEDOED BY E BOAT. BOW WAS SALVAGED AND NEW STERN FITTED IN 1...
Hartley Wreck
BUILT IN 1903 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH AND AFRICAN STEAM NAV CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION...
Hartley (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1924 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HARTLEY SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 229NHP FOR 10 KNO...
Harukiku Maru (Probably) Wreck
BUILT BY MAATS FYNEORRD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 233 NHP. FORMERLY THE DUTCH VESSEL 'VAN WAERWIJ...
Harvey W Scott Wreck
TORPEDOED.
Haslingden Wreck
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 21 WHILE ON PASSAGE ROUEN TO TYNE. (DOD; WW1SL, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES; A J TENNENT).
Hastings County Wreck
BUILT IN 1920. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LORENTZ W HANSENS RED.THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR MONTREAL. WREC...
Hathor Wreck
PASSAGE ARICA FOR PORTLAND. BROKE TOW FROM TUGS IN GALE OFF SCILLIES. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS VOL 3). BUILT IN 1912 BY J C TECKLENBORG A G., GEE...
Hatimura Wreck
BUILT IN 1918 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS. LAID DOWN AS 'WAR OPEL'. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 56...
Haugastol (Possibly) Wreck
EX-UNIQUE. BUILT IN 1896 BY J. PRIESTMAN & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FEARNLEY & EGER. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 210HP, SI...
Haulerwijk Wreck
10.8.40 BUILT IN 1924 BY CLYDE SB & ENG CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N V STOOMVAART 'OISTERWIJK'. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 307NHP. PASSAGE NEWPORT...
Hauxley (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1925 BY FURNESS SB CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BROOKHILL STEAM SHIPS LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 163HP, SINGLE SHAFT. M...
Hav Wreck
STRUCK MINES LAID BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 561, WHILST ON PASSAGE BUSREH & PORT SAID FOR BEIRUT. 2 OF 34 CREW LOST. (LL WW2)
Havbris (Probably) Wreck
EX-ROTA, EX-CLANSTAD. BUILT IN 1906 BY PORSGRUND MEK VAERKS, PORSGRUNN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S HAV (H STAUBO & CO). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 5...
Havda Wreck
STRAFFED AND SUNK BY ALLIED AIRCRAFT.
Havet Wreck
EX-HAVFET. BUILT IN 1907 BY HOWALDTSWERKE, KEIL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A P MOLLER. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 102 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. P...
Havilde Wreck
EX-FERRUM. BUILT IN 1892 BY HELSINGLORS JERNSKIBSVFT & MASKINBHG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S HAVILDE, SKEIN (BLAKSTAD, HOLTA & CO, MANAGERS). ONE BO...
Havna (Possibly) Wreck
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 65, WHILE EN ROUTE SPAIN TO ENGLAND, WITH ORE.
Havso Wreck
BUILT IN 1930 BY BURNTISLAND SHIPBUILDING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S. A/S HAVSO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 144 NHP, SINGLE SHA...
Hawkinge Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1922 BY IRVINES SB & DD CO, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 292NHP. WRECKED NEAR FINISTERRE WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR BILBAO. OWNED A...
Hawkwood Wreck
BUILT IN 1934 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W FRANCE, FENWICK & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 202HP, SINGLE...
Haxby Wreck
17.4.40 BUILT IN 1929 BY W. GRAY & CO. WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 529NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SIR. R. ROPER & CO. LTD, (POOL SHIPPING...
Haytor Wreck
MINED.
Hazeldene Wreck
EX-BRACADAILE. BUILT IN 1881 BY PALMERS' CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ISAAC CROCKER, CARDIFF. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION...
Hazelpark (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1915 BY GREENOCK & GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO LTD, GRANGEMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A WIER, GLASGOW. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE,...
Hazelside Wreck
TORPEDOED AND FIRED UPON BY BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 12M OFF FASTNET. PASSAGE TACOMA FOR LIVERPOOL. 11 LOST.
Hazelwood (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1894 BY ROPNER & SON. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY GASCONY SS CO, LONDON. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 273 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASS...
Hazem Wreck
No description
Hazlewood (Possibly) Wreck
No description
Headlands Wreck
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 29. (WW1SL & NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.13).
Headlands (Possibly) Wreck
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 29 8 MILES S OF SCILLY ISLES. (WW1SL & NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.13).
Heathdene Wreck
PASSAGE BENISAF, ALGERIA FOR SOUTH SHIELDS. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE 38M SSW FROM THE LIZARD. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).
Heathfield Wreck
BUILT IN 1875 BY E WITHY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EASTERN NAVIGATION CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 210HP, SINGLE...
Hebble Wreck
MINED, 5 LIVES LOST.
Hebble (Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1891 BY W DOBSON & CO OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION E...
Hebburn (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1908 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BURNETT STEAMSHIP CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 200...
Hebe Wreck
BUILT IN 1890 BY LAXEVASAAGS MSK & JRNSKB, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HARLOFF & BOE, BERGEN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 201NHP, SIN...
Hebe Wreck
SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE 7M N OF USHANT WHILST ON PASSAGE DENIA FOR LONDON. (LL WW1).
Hebe Wreck
BUILT IN 1909 BY SUNDERLAND SB CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC NAV CANNAISE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 169HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSSAG...
Hecla Wreck
CAPTURED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE.
Hector Wreck
CAPTURED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE. PASSAGE BERGEN FOR HULL. CARGO HERRINGS.
Hedda Wreck
23.11.41 VESSEL STRUCK A MINE & SANK N OF BORKUM ABOUT 23.11.41. (LL WW2).
Hedrun Wreck
BUILT IN 1920 BY A/B ORESUNDSVARVET. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STOCKHOLMS REDERI-A/B SVEA. TURBINE ENGINE OF 252NHP. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR NEWPORT, RHOD...
Hedson Wreck
No description
Hedwigshutte Wreck
MINED. (DER DEUTSCHEN KRIEGSSCHIFFE).
Heemskerk Wreck
21.1.41 BUILT IN 1919 BY NEPTUNWERFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VEREENIGDE NEDERLANDSCHE SCHEEPVAART MAATS. QUARDUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE RANGO...
Heenvliet Wreck
CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 31 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE WHILE ON PASSAGE TO ENGLAND.