Humber Arm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Humber arm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.03 N,9 24.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.600500
  • Longitude: -9.400667
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HUMBER ARM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 5758
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2023

Surveying Details

H095/39 15.1.41 POSN 503600N, 092400W. (W APP LIST 15.1.41 C IN C LTR 30.8.40). POSN 503600N, 092400W. (WKS OFF SINKINGS BK & RECORD CHT 1598). H01001/40 POSN 60M SE BANTRY BAY. (TRADE DIV LIST). - GIVES POSN APPROX. 503600N, 092400W. 30.1.78 CHARTED AS NDW. [STS TO SHOW PA]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NC 2649. RSDRA2023000202575 6.9.23 NOT FOUND IN M/B SURVEY IN CHARTED POSITION. COULD BE NEW WRECK [102264] IN POSN 5033.477N, 0929.464W [WGD]. (H525.2 UKHO REPORT FROM GSI CV21/03 DD 20.09.21). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U99. (BK GOLDEN HORSESHOE).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 36.03 N,9 24.04 W
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Wreck No: W09737, Place of Loss: 50 36N, 9 24W, Source of Coordinate: UKHO, Description: 5,758-ton steamship sunk by submarine torpedo.

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FAQ

Where is the HUMBER ARM wreck located?

The HUMBER ARM wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.03 N,9 24.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HUMBER ARM?

The seabed around the HUMBER ARM lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the HUMBER ARM sink?

The HUMBER ARM sank on Jul 8, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HUMBER ARM discovered?

The wreck of the HUMBER ARM was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HUMBER ARM belong to?

The HUMBER ARM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HUMBER ARM?

The HUMBER ARM had a tonnage of 5758 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUMBER ARM?

The HUMBER ARM is classified as a steam ship.

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