Highwave (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Highwave (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 40.003 N,1 40.742 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.666717
  • Longitude: 1.679033
Wreck Depth 15.5 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.4 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 35
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 25
Tonnage 1178
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1940
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0178/40 12.2.40 PFNM 380/40 ISSUED. H0178/40 27.2.40 AMEND POSN TO 514001N, 014046E. - PFNM 520/40. H0178/40 27.2.40 SUNK IN 513954N, 014100E - 0.5M N BY E FROM KENTISH KNOCK LTV. (TH 14.2.40). H0178/40 2.4.40 INS AS DW. (FOIC HARWICH). - NM 857/40. H0178/40 16.4.47 DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 45, FOUL AT 46FT. IN GEN DEPTH 66FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49FT. POSN 514001N, 014046E. (CDR M/S, SHEERNESS, 28.3.47). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. - NM 951/47. H4988/71 5.1.71 GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM ALL DIR'NS. BROKEN UP WRECKAGE IN AREA. VERY OBVIOUS ON DCS3 TRACE. (HMS FAWN). H6340/87 1.3.89 H6340/87 1.3.89 EXAM'D 19.9.88 IN 513958N, 014051E [OGB] USING COMPOUND HYPERFIX/TRISPONDER. CLEAR AT 14.0, FOUL AT 14.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.4 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 19.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 75MTRS. INTACT AND LYING 000/180 DEG. MAG ANOMALY INDICATED FERROUS CONTENT OF 815 TONS. (NP 1016, HI 423). BR STD. HH090/667/01 3.1.96 EXAM'D 18.7.95 IN 514000.68N. 014044.88E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.6 IN GEN DEPTH 19.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.4MTR. DCS3 HT 3.6MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN UP REMAINS OF WK. NO HULL FORM RECOGNISABLE. FLOATS PREVENTED SWEEPING. DIVERS REPORT NETS ON WK. (OCEONICS, HI 667). NCA. HH090/698/01 2.9.96 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 698). HH100/351/12 18.2.97 7 WK IS COMPLETELY SMASHED AND IT IS POSSIBLE THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN DISPERSED. BELL RECOVERED WITH 'SPRINGWAVE' ON IT. STANDS ONLY 2MTRS CLEAR OF THE SEABED. NO RECOGNISABLE PARTS TO THE WK. (B HICKINBOTTOM). HH10/351/12 6.3.97 THE BELL WITH THE NAME 'SPRINGWAVE' HAD BEEN CHANGED FROM 'SPRINGWATER'. (B HICKINBOTTOM, LTR DTD 3.3.97). HH090/693/01 26.11.97 EXAM'D 23.10.97 IN 513958.3N, 014051.0E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 14.8, FOUL 15.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.1 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN AND PROBABLY DISPERSED. (NP 1016, HI 693). BR STD. SEP 2015/000083463 14.7.16 EXAM'D 23.02.16 IN 5140.003N, 0140.742E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS, HT 4MTRS, ORIENTATION 025/205. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK WELL BROKEN UP ON FLAT SEA BED. (MMT, HI 1474). AMEND DW 15.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2016

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE HULL FOR LORIENT. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT 1 MILE NNE OF KENTISH KNOCK LT VESSEL. CREW OF 18 SAVED. LIES IN 513954N, 014100E, TO BE DISPERSED. (WW2SL).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN, PROBABY DISPERSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 40.003 N,1 40.742 E
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FAQ

Where is the HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.003 N,1 40.742 E.

How deep is the HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 15.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 40.003 N,1 40.742 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY) sink?

The HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY)?

The HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1178 tons.

What type of wreck is the HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY)?

The HIGHWAVE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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