Henley (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Henley (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 35.305 N,5 34.675 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.588417
  • Longitude: -5.577917
Wreck Depth 86 m
Water Depth 94 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HENLEY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.6 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 10
Tonnage 3249
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2000

Surveying Details

15.4.18 15.4.18 SANK 25 MILES SW 0.5 W FROM THE LIZARD IN 493700N, 053300W, APPROX. (DOCKET M08733). H2590/76 13.3.76 H2590/76 13.3.76 NOT LOCATED. ONLY CONTACT OBTAINED WAS IN 493726N, 053105W. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). H2979/74 24.2.77 H2979/74 24.2.77 FF REPD IN 493706N, 053300W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 2.3.77). 3.5.78 3.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS USC 70MTRS IN 493706N, 053300W [OGB]. NC 2565. H6501/87 9.3.89 H6501/87 9.3.89 NOTHING FOUND FOUND IN CHARTED POSN DURING EXAMINATION WITH SONAR AND MAGNETOMETER. HOWEVER WK WITH MEASUREMENTS ROUGHLY CORRECT EXAM'D 15.11.88 IN 493516N, 053437W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 86 IN GEN DEPTH 94MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 8.0MTRS, SHADOW HT 8.5MTRS. LARGE BROKEN UP WK LYING 190/350DEGS AND HAVING TWO DISTINCT HIGH POINTS. LENGTH 95MTRS, BEAM 23MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 430). AMEND TO WK 86MTRS IN 493516N, 053437W [OGB]. - NM 942/89 & NM 1440/89. [INITIALLY INCORRECTLY PLOTTED].

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 28M SW OF PENZANCE WHILE ON PASSAGE BARRY TO ST NAZAIRE (LL WW1). BUILT IN 1894 BY A STEPHEN & SONS, GLASGOW AND OWNED BY BRITAIN SS CO., WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-109 25M SW 0.5 W OF THE LIZARD. 6 LIVES LOST. (WW1SL, DODS & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

LARGE BROKEN UP WK

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FAQ

Where is the HENLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HENLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 35.305 N,5 34.675 W.

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

The HENLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 86 meters and is located at coordinates 49 35.305 N,5 34.675 W.

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

The seabed around the HENLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 94 meters deep.

When did the HENLEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HENLEY (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 10, 1918.

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

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

What country did the HENLEY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HENLEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HENLEY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HENLEY (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HENLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The HENLEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3249 tons.

What type of wreck is the HENLEY (POSSIBLY)?

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

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