Honora Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Honora Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 31.51 N,0 29.103 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.525167
  • Longitude: -0.485050
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HONORA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 28
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date May 4, 2017

Surveying Details

THREE REPORTS IN 1918 GAVE POSITION OF SINKING AS 6 MILES ENE FROM WHITBY IN 543130N, 002900W (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDW (1918) (PA). BA 1191. H5103/83 15.9.83 WK REPD IN 543130N, 002900W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER NO W61 WHITBY AREA, BAYMANS HOLE, APR 1983 EDN). H5103/83 9.9.86 FOUL IN 543113N, 002851W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET, WHITBY AREA). H6331/87/2 13.2.89 NO INDICATION OF WRECKAGE FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2017/000002822 4.5.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT, HI 1491). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FISHING AND RETURN. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE (?UC 64) AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HONORA wreck located?

The HONORA wreck is located at coordinates 54 31.51 N,0 29.103 W.

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

The HONORA lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 54 31.51 N,0 29.103 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HONORA?

The seabed around the HONORA lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the HONORA sink?

The HONORA sank on Mar 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HONORA discovered?

The wreck of the HONORA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HONORA belong to?

The HONORA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HONORA carrying?

The HONORA was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the HONORA?

The HONORA had a tonnage of 28 tons.

What type of wreck is the HONORA?

The HONORA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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