Housatonic Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Housatonic Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 57.94 N,5 47.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.965667
  • Longitude: -5.784000
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOUSATONIC
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 105.8 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 76.6
Sonar Width 10.1
Shadow Height 9.8
Orientation 135
Tonnage 3893
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1908
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1909
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 9, 2024

Surveying Details

H2265/73 13.6.73 NOT SHOWN NC 2199. SEP 2010/000156213 24.9.10 EXAMINED 2008 IN 5457.940N, 0547.040W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 64.25MTRS. LENGTH 76.6MTRS, WIDTH 10.1MTRS, HT 9.75MTRS. LIES NW/SE. LARGE WK. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). INS AS WK 64MTRS. - NM 5218/10. SEP 2024/000184406 09.07.24 WRECK IDENTIFIED AS THE 'HOUSATONIC'.(MARINE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT [DAERA], COLIN DUNLOP E-MAIL DTD 21.06.24). UPDATE OBJNAM.

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FAQ

Where is the HOUSATONIC wreck located?

The HOUSATONIC wreck is located at coordinates 54 57.94 N,5 47.04 W.

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

The HOUSATONIC lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 54 57.94 N,5 47.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOUSATONIC?

The seabed around the HOUSATONIC lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the HOUSATONIC sink?

The HOUSATONIC sank on Jan 3, 1908.

When was the wreck of the HOUSATONIC discovered?

The wreck of the HOUSATONIC was discovered in 1909.

What country did the HOUSATONIC belong to?

The HOUSATONIC belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HOUSATONIC carrying?

The HOUSATONIC was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HOUSATONIC?

The HOUSATONIC had a tonnage of 3893 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOUSATONIC?

The HOUSATONIC is classified as a tanker.

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