Huntsland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Huntsland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 50.04 N,0 10.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.834000
  • Longitude: -0.168000
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HUNTSLAND
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 2871
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 14, 2007

Surveying Details

SUNK 23M N BY W FROM LE HAVRE. (BMVS). 6.1918 WK IN 495000N, 001000W. (BOT). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 495000N, 001000W. - FNM 505/18. 4.11.24 AMEND TO DW PA. BR STD. H2522/52 9.4.52 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5206. DELETE. 4.12.52 CHART AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 3.1.80 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS ON FRENCH 6614D [1979 EDN]. BR STD. H2745/75 22.7.80 DELETE. (FRENCH NM 80 25 27). BR STD. 15.2.99 DW IN 4950.000N, 0010.000W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 10MTRS. EXAM'D BY E/S AND MAGNETOMETER. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'UC 77'. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the HUNTSLAND wreck located?

The HUNTSLAND wreck is located at coordinates 49 50.04 N,0 10.08 W.

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

The HUNTSLAND lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 49 50.04 N,0 10.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HUNTSLAND?

The seabed around the HUNTSLAND lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the HUNTSLAND sink?

The HUNTSLAND sank on Jun 6, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HUNTSLAND discovered?

The wreck of the HUNTSLAND was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HUNTSLAND belong to?

The HUNTSLAND belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HUNTSLAND?

The HUNTSLAND had a tonnage of 2871 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUNTSLAND?

The HUNTSLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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