Holmelea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Holmelea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 24 N,17 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.400000
  • Longitude: -17.416667
Water Depth 2300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOLMELEA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 111.3 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4223
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 542400N, 172500W. 11.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK APPROX 280 MILES DUE W OF ERRIS HEAD, COUNTY MAYO. (DODS).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLIFFSIDE SHIPPING CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 375NHP FOR 10 KNOTS. TORPEDOED AND SUNK. 28 MEN LOST. (DODS). MISSED BY 1 TORPEDO FROM U-99 & SUNK BY GUNFIRE BY U-47. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the HOLMELEA wreck located?

The HOLMELEA wreck is located at coordinates 54 24 N,17 25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOLMELEA?

The seabed around the HOLMELEA lies at approximately 2300 meters deep.

When did the HOLMELEA sink?

The HOLMELEA sank on Feb 28, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HOLMELEA discovered?

The wreck of the HOLMELEA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HOLMELEA belong to?

The HOLMELEA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HOLMELEA?

The HOLMELEA had a tonnage of 4223 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOLMELEA?

The HOLMELEA is classified as a steam ship.

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