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
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 BUOY WITHDRAWN.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.
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2004

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
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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.

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