Shipwrecks near Stanford-le-Hope

5 historic shipwrecks within 30 km of Stanford-le-Hope, UK, sorted by distance.

5 wreck positions, coloured by era. Tap a dot for the wreck page. Positions may be approximate; not for navigation.

Quick answers

How many shipwrecks are near Stanford-le-Hope?

5 wrecks on this map lie within 30 km of Stanford-le-Hope. The closest is HMS Royal James, about 16 km away.

What is the oldest wreck near Stanford-le-Hope?

SS Richard Montgomery, lost 1944.

All 5 wrecks, nearest first

• HMS Royal James about 16 km · second-rate
• HMS Princess Irene about 21 km · minelayer · Fire or explosion
• HMS London about 21 km · second-rate
• SS Richard Montgomery 1944about 25 km · liberty ship · Grounding or wreck on rocks
• HMS Beagle about 27 km · brig-sloop

Distances are straight-line from the town centre given by GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) to each wreck's recorded position (approximate; not for navigation).