Haytor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Haytor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 47.731 N,1 48.192 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.795517
  • Longitude: 1.803200
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAYTOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1189
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2016

Surveying Details

H0698/40 19.9.40 BEARINGS BY GYRO COMPASS FROM A POSN 3 CABLES EAST OF WRECK SUNK LIGHT VESSEL, 293DEGS WRECK (TWO MASTS) NE OF LONGSAND HD, 268DEG NO 53 BUOY (REPORTED 1.25MILES TO S OF CHARTED POSN 182DEGS). (HMS EGRET, 26.7.40). INS AS NDWPA. - NM 2275/40. H4988/71 5.1.72 NOT LOCATED BUT GOOD BOTTOM CONTACT OBTAINED IN POSN 514758N, 014804E. DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A WK BUT IS THE ONLY POSITIVE FEATURE IN AREA. DCS 3 PERFORMANCE EXCELLENT & LINES RUN 800FT APART GIVING 250% COVERAGE. (HMS FAWN). AMEND ABEY. BR STD. HH090/667/01 2.1.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 ON 100MTR SCALE AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the HAYTOR wreck located?

The HAYTOR wreck is located at coordinates 51 47.731 N,1 48.192 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HAYTOR?

The seabed around the HAYTOR lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the HAYTOR sink?

The HAYTOR sank on Jul 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HAYTOR discovered?

The wreck of the HAYTOR was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HAYTOR belong to?

The HAYTOR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HAYTOR?

The HAYTOR had a tonnage of 1189 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAYTOR?

The HAYTOR is classified as a steam ship.

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