Havna (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Havna (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 55.809 N,5 50.191 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.930150
  • Longitude: -5.836517
Wreck Depth 97 m
Water Depth 103 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAVNA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 4
Tonnage 1150
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details M12457 11.3.18 ABOUT 20M E SE OF TUSKAR. SANK IMMEDIATELY). M12294 9.3.18 POSN 180DEG 14MILES FROM TUSKAR. M12294 9.3.18 POSN SE 20M FROM TUSKAR. (CAPT OF HAVNA). INS ON CHARTS AS PD. (DATE NOT KNOWN). PRIOR TO 1945 AMENDED TO NDW. NE 1410. H5223/76 13.7.77 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. (HMS HERALD, HI 11/77). H4467/81 10.6.83 WK LOCATED IN 515547N, 055009W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 97.2MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HN 29.5.83). BR STD. H4467/81 1.7.83 EXAM'D 26.2.83 IN 515547N, 055009W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 97.2 IN GEN DEPTH 103MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 6.1MTRS; LENGTH 52MTRS; BEAM 10MTRS. LYING 052/232, BOWS NE. HIGHEST PART IS SMALL MAST OR FUNNEL, PROTRUDES ABOVE SUPERSTRUCTURE AT AFTER END. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70(H)). NFA. SEP 2015/000178837 4.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, WK FOUND IN 5155.809N, 0550.191W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 100.14MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 4MTRS. NFS. (CEFAS DS11/12/13, 2012-13). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH, POSN AMENDED.
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2015

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 65, WHILE EN ROUTE SPAIN TO ENGLAND, WITH ORE.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, BOWS NE

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FAQ

Where is the HAVNA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HAVNA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 55.809 N,5 50.191 W.

How deep is the HAVNA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HAVNA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 97 meters and is located at coordinates 51 55.809 N,5 50.191 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HAVNA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HAVNA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 103 meters deep.

When did the HAVNA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HAVNA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HAVNA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HAVNA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HAVNA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HAVNA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the HAVNA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HAVNA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the HAVNA (POSSIBLY)?

The HAVNA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1150 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAVNA (POSSIBLY)?

The HAVNA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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