Havso Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Havso Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 15.216 N,4 37.969 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.253600
  • Longitude: -4.632817
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAVSO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 81.1 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1843
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1937
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2015

Surveying Details

19.8.67 WKGE REPD TO BE VERY BROKEN UP. SOME TRACES OF LEAD AND OTHER METALS ON THE SEA BED. DIVED ON REGULARLY BY BSAC. (MR RODGERS, BSAC). NCA. H3110/68 30.12.68 MAY BE THE VESSEL SS 'HAVSO'. (MR GRIMMITT BSAC). H1285/75 5.8.75 WK REPD TO BE THE HAVSO LYING AT THE BOTTOM OF MAEN PISCAR IN 531506N, 043748W. WK IS WELL BROKEN UP WITH KELP GROWING THROUGHOUT METAL PARTS. REPD TO HAVE SUNK, 21.7.1937. (A NEWTON LTR, DTD 9.7.75, H1285/75/278 REFERS). H1309/77/412 8.12.77 REPD NOT TO HAVE HAD KELP GROWING ON IT FOR AT LEAST THE LAST FIVE YEARS. (M. SMITH, SCARISBRICK, LTR DTD, 2.12.77). H1288/77/327 21.3.78 AT BOTTOM OF MAEN PISCAR,WELL BROKEN UP, COVERED IN KELP. PLENTY OF WASTE METAL LYING AROUND. (RHOSNEIGR SAC LTR, DTD 1.3.78). POSN 531512N, 043754W FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2015/000055076 29.12.15 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). AMEND TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

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 SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MACCOLL & POLLOCK LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR LIVERPOOL. CREW RECOVERED BUT SHIP'S CAT MISSING. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HAVSO wreck located?

The HAVSO wreck is located at coordinates 53 15.216 N,4 37.969 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HAVSO?

The seabed around the HAVSO lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the HAVSO sink?

The HAVSO sank on Mar 21, 1937.

When was the wreck of the HAVSO discovered?

The wreck of the HAVSO was discovered in 1937.

What country did the HAVSO belong to?

The HAVSO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the HAVSO carrying?

The HAVSO was carrying scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the HAVSO?

The HAVSO had a tonnage of 1843 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAVSO?

The HAVSO is classified as a steam ship.

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