Howe (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Howe (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 56.373 N,5 51.179 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.939550
  • Longitude: -5.852983
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOWE (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 175
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1917
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1981
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 19, 2012

Surveying Details

H1935/80 8.10.82 LOCATED & EXAM'D 20.10.81 IN 525623N, 055108W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.8 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. V SMALL CONTACT. NO ORIENTATION OR LENGTH OBTAINABLE. ONLY ONE 'ON TOP' OBTAINED AND THIS LIKELY TO BE CLOSE TO LEAST DEPTH. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 3). INS AS WK 23.5MTRS. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5256.353N, 0551.119W.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE & SCUTTLED.

General Comments

VERY SMALL CONACT

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FAQ

Where is the HOWE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HOWE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 56.373 N,5 51.179 W.

How deep is the HOWE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HOWE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 56.373 N,5 51.179 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOWE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HOWE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the HOWE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HOWE (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HOWE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HOWE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1981.

What country did the HOWE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HOWE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HOWE (POSSIBLY)?

The HOWE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 175 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOWE (POSSIBLY)?

The HOWE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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