Henry Moon Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Henry moon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 0.924 N,1 11.803 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.015400
- Longitude: 1.196717
|
| Wreck Depth |
19.077 m
|
| Water Depth |
23 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HENRY MOON |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
70 |
| Sonar Width |
10.7 |
| Shadow Height |
3.5 |
| Orientation |
84 |
| Tonnage |
1091 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jul 25, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
6,4 |
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
published World War 2 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 20, 2017 |
Surveying Details
H0793/40 6.9.40 INS AS DW PA. - FNM 2215/40 & NM 2214/40. H0793/40 5.10.49 LOCATED IN 510053N, 011150E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55FT IN GEN DEPTH 76FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 4.10.49). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 859/49. H5824/60 2.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 55FT. (HMS SCOTT, 18.3.60). H0793/40 7.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 52FT, FOUL AT 53FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58FT IN GEN DEPTH 78-80FT. SCOUR DEPTH 91FT. (HMS SCOTT, 10.5.61). AMEND TO SW 8FMS 4FT. BR STD. 10.9.73 NOW CHARTED AS SW 15.8MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 29.9.78 LOCATED 19.10.77 IN 510053N, 011153E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 27MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.9MTRS. LENGTH 62MTRS. LYING NEARLY UPRIGHT 085/265DEGS WITH MAST OR KINGPOST STANDING WELL PROUD. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. H1310/84/39 12.11.84 CONFIRMED AS WK OF 'HENRY MOON'. DIVED ON - BOW, BRIDGE & STERN SECTION STILL STAND PROUD OF SEABED. (P G WEATHERLY, 4.11.84). HH090/711/01 22.1.97 EXAM'D 14.8.96 IN 510055N, 011148E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 16.1, FOUL 16.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.9 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 84MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 080/240DEGS. ONE DISTINCT PIECE WITH SOME SCATTERED DEBRIS ADJACENT TO THE W END. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 16.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091764 20.7.17 EXAM'D 21.7.16 IN 5100.924N, 0111.803E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.07MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 70.0MTRS, WIDTH 10.7MTRS, HEIGHT 3.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 084/264 DEGS. WK WEKK BRKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND TO DW 19MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 0.924 N,1 11.803 E
Henry Moon on Wreck Map
Henry Moon Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HENRY MOON wreck located?
The HENRY MOON wreck is located at coordinates 51 0.924 N,1 11.803 E.
How deep is the HENRY MOON and where exactly is it located?
The HENRY MOON lies at a depth of about 19.077 meters and is located at coordinates 51 0.924 N,1 11.803 E.
How deep is the seabed around the HENRY MOON?
The seabed around the HENRY MOON lies at approximately 23 meters deep.
When did the HENRY MOON sink?
The HENRY MOON sank on Jul 25, 1940.
When was the wreck of the HENRY MOON discovered?
The wreck of the HENRY MOON was discovered in 1940.
What country did the HENRY MOON belong to?
The HENRY MOON belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HENRY MOON?
The HENRY MOON had a tonnage of 1091 tons.
What type of wreck is the HENRY MOON?
The HENRY MOON is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
WELL BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED