Honiton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Honiton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.21 N,0 46.79 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.503500
  • Longitude: 0.779833
Wreck Depth 5.8 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HONITON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 137.2 m
Sonar Length 59.94
Sonar Width 27.27
Orientation 161
Tonnage 4914
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1915
Scour Dimensions 0025.0,,001.4,
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7718/18 19.1.19 WK OF SS HONITION, SUNK 1915, LIES IN POSITION 513009N, 004656E. (ADMIRALTY). INS AS DW WITH LT BUOY CLOSE S. - NM 156/19. H5574/20 7.8.20 AMEND TO DWP, WITH LT BUOY, OCC G 10S. - NM ACTION. H1633/21 16.3.21 AMEND BUOY TO CON LT BUOY. H263/22 12.1.22 LEAST DEPTH OVER WRECK 9FT. (C8589/1 OH). H263/22 24.1.22 WK DISPERSED. LT BUOY REMOVED. (TH NM 212/22). DELETE. H6345/26 4.11.26 SHOWN AS F 19FT (1915) ON 1185. H2237/32 7.5.32 AMEND FOUL 3FMS 1FT. NE 1607. 28.5.68 AMEND WK 3FMS [LAT]. NE 1185. 26.9.73 AMEND WK 5.5MTRS. NC 1185. H3531/79 5.12.79 EXAM'D 16.10.79 IN 513011N, 004655E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 5.8, FOUL AT 6.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.2 IN GEN DEPTH 7 TO 9MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 10.4MTRS. ONLY SMALL AMOUNT OF WRECKAGE REMAINS. (PLA WK RPT, MAPLIN HE 22/79). BR STD. HH244/351/01 7.1.91 EXAM'D 12.4.90 USING MICROFIX. LIES CLOSE TO THE CANT EDGE. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 7.8 IN GEN DEPTH 6 TO 9MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 10.2MTRS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (PLA WK NO.343/6). NCA. HH100/351/05 22.1.92 ACTUAL POSN IS 513012.5N, 004711E [? WGD]. (M SMITH). NCA YET. HH100/351/07 19.10.93 DIVED ON IN 513011N, 004651E [OGB]. LIES NNW/SSE - 5 PIECES OF PLATE, ROLLED OVER AND STANDING 2 TO 3MTRS HIGH IN A SCOUR ABOUT 25MTRS LONG. (J CARSON, 1.10.93). [WGD] POSN: 5130.210N, 0046.800E. SEP 2022/000269851 15.11.22 EXAM'D BY BDC FROM PLA SURVEY DTD 18.8.22 IN 5130.21N 0046.79E. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.18MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10.83MTRS. HEIGHT 1.2MTRS, LENGTH 59.94MTRS, WIDTH 27.27MTRS, �ORIENTATION 161 DEGS. NFS. RETAIN DEPTH 5.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2025000044972 25.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (ENVIRONMENT AGENCY, DTD 17.07.2024). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY A MACMILLEN & SONS LTD, DUMBARTON. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TATEN STEAM NAVIGATION CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 458NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR HULL. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-5 2 TO 2.5 MILES E FROM LONGSAND LTV. LATER BEACHED AT SHOEBURY, ESSEX. (WWISL & SIBI).

General Comments

INVERTED, 5 MAIN PIECES OF PLATE IN SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 30.21 N,0 46.79 E
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FAQ

Where is the HONITON wreck located?

The HONITON wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.21 N,0 46.79 E.

How deep is the HONITON and where exactly is it located?

The HONITON lies at a depth of about 5.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 30.21 N,0 46.79 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HONITON?

The seabed around the HONITON lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HONITON sink?

The HONITON sank on Aug 30, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HONITON discovered?

The wreck of the HONITON was discovered in 1919.

What country did the HONITON belong to?

The HONITON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HONITON carrying?

The HONITON was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the HONITON?

The HONITON had a tonnage of 4914 tons.

What type of wreck is the HONITON?

The HONITON is classified as a steam ship.

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