Haxby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Haxby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 30 N,51 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.500000
  • Longitude: -51.500000
Water Depth 4660 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAXBY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 133.7 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.3
Tonnage 5207
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 5.1.78 5.1.78 WK IN 313000N, 513000W. (LLWW2). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2010

Circumstances of loss

17.4.40 BUILT IN 1929 BY W. GRAY & CO. WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 529NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SIR. R. ROPER & CO. LTD, (POOL SHIPPING). PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS. STARTED VOYAGE IN CONVOY UNTIL 17.4.40. THEN SHE WAS INTERCEPTED, SHELLED & TORPEDOED UNTIL SHE SANK BY GERMAN RAIDER ORION. 17 LOST, REST OF CREW TAKEN AS PRISONERS OF WAR BUT LATER RESCUED IN THE TROPIC SEA. (WRECKSITE.EU, DODS & LLWW2)

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FAQ

Where is the HAXBY wreck located?

The HAXBY wreck is located at coordinates 31 30 N,51 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HAXBY?

The seabed around the HAXBY lies at approximately 4660 meters deep.

When did the HAXBY sink?

The HAXBY sank on Apr 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HAXBY discovered?

The wreck of the HAXBY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HAXBY belong to?

The HAXBY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HAXBY carrying?

The HAXBY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HAXBY?

The HAXBY had a tonnage of 5207 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAXBY?

The HAXBY is classified as a steam ship.

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