Hav Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
lifted
|
Hav Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
31 17.85 N,32 21.35 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 31.297500
- Longitude: 32.355833
|
| Water Depth |
8 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HAV |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
NO |
| Tonnage |
5062 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
foodstuffs: solid
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
May 14, 1942
|
| Bottom Texture |
Mud |
| Original Detection Year |
1942 |
| Last Detection Year |
1980 |
| Original Source |
published World War 2 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 23, 2004 |
Surveying Details
H01842/42 28.5.42 POSN 311757N, 322109E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - PFNM 1126/42. H01842/42 20.6.42 AMEND PFNM 1126/42. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - PFNM 1309/42. H01842/42 18.9.42 STF IN 311753N, 322115E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 2060/42. 27.10.42 BEACHED IN 311757N, 322109E. 1000TONS BARLEY SALVED. ANCHORS, CABLES, DERRICKS, WINCHES AND UPPER DECK FITTINGS REMOVED & HULL ABANDONED. CAUGHT FIRE DURING SALVAGE OPERATIONS WHICH CEASED 27.10.42. (LL WW2) [NO DATE] NOW SHOWN AS TWO STF. NE 234. H01842/42 20.11.50 CONL LT BUOY LAID ABOUT 2C W OF WK. (C IN C MED) - NM 2265/50. 28.10.53 NOW CHARTED AS TWO DW IN 311753N, 322115E & 311746N, 322114E, MARKED BY W CONL LT BUOY, F.G. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 234. H01842/42 23.12.53 BUOY MARKING WK NOW G CONL LT BUOY, OCC.G.15S. (ALEXANDRA NM 6/53) - NM 3020/53. H2570/62 12.7.62 AMEND ST TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 1451/62. H3661/62 28.9.62 LT BUOY REMOVED. (UAR NM 3/62) - NM 2119/62. H4402/62 3.5.63 G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G LAID APPROX 1.5C NNW OF DW. (HMS MEDIATOR, HN 13.3.63) - NM 934/63. H4402/62 27.9.63 LT BUOY REPORTED EXTINGUISHED. (HMS JAGUAR HN 7.9.63) NCA. H2135/70 19.2.70 SHOWN AS TWO DW IN 311756N, 322122E & 311751N, 322121E [EUR] WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G APPROX 1.75C N OF NORTHERN DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 234. H3336/78 29.9.78 SALVAGE OPERATIONS ARE BEING CARRIED OUT. (CANAL SHIPPING AGENCY) NCA. H4325/78 14.1.80 BOTH PARTS OF WK REMOVED & DUMPED IN AREA 311518N, 322348E. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (SUEZ CANAL AUTHORITY LTR DTD 20.12.80) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 232/80. 3.9.81 STILL SHOWN ON W GERMAN 316. NCA. 9.2.08 NOT SHOWN ON GERMAN 316 [JUL '94 EDN]. NFA.
Circumstances of loss
STRUCK MINES LAID BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 561, WHILST ON PASSAGE BUSREH & PORT SAID FOR BEIRUT. 2 OF 34 CREW LOST. (LL WW2)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
31 17.85 N,32 21.35 E
Hav on Wreck Map
Hav Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HAV wreck located?
The HAV wreck is located at coordinates 31 17.85 N,32 21.35 E.
How deep is the seabed around the HAV?
The seabed around the HAV lies at approximately 8 meters deep.
When did the HAV sink?
The HAV sank on May 14, 1942.
When was the wreck of the HAV discovered?
The wreck of the HAV was discovered in 1942.
What country did the HAV belong to?
The HAV belonged to NO.
What cargo was the HAV carrying?
The HAV was carrying foodstuffs: solid.
What was the tonnage of the HAV?
The HAV had a tonnage of 5062 tons.
What type of wreck is the HAV?
The HAV is classified as a steam ship.