Huntsmoor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Huntsmoor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 17 N,0 29 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.283333
  • Longitude: -0.483333
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HUNTSMOOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 119.2 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 4957
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1918 SANK 50 MILES N 10DEGS, W OF HAVRE LT. (SECOND MATE, DOCKET M9979). 21.2.18 21.2.18 SANK 23 MILES S 0.5 W FROM OWERS LTV. (WW1SL). ACCEPT APPROX POSN 501700N, 002900W. NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H4121/76 9.11.76 H4121/76 9.11.76 NOT FOUND AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH BY CLOSE SOUNDING AND SIDESCAN SONAR DCS3 AND ECHO SOUNDER. CONSIDER ABOVE POSITION VERY DOUBTFUL AND THAT THIS WRECK DOES NOT LIE IN THE SURVEY AREA. (HMS FAWN, HI 52/76). AMENDED TO DEAD. [SEE ALSO WK [19842] IN 502103N, 001314W]. HH090/952/01 11.11.03 HH090/952/01 11.11.03 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 952). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2003

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 40. WAS ON PASSAGE LE HAVRE TO SOUTHAMPTON IN SERVICE OF THE ADMIRALTY. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). TORPEDOED AND SUNK 23M S 0.5 W FROM OWERS LTV. (WW1SL). VESSEL, BUILT IN 1901 BY FLENSBURGER SCHIFF. & MASCH. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY [G HEYN & SONS], WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE 23M S 0.5 W OF THE OWERS LTV. 20 LIVES LOST, INCLUDING THE CAPTAIN. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HUNTSMOOR wreck located?

The HUNTSMOOR wreck is located at coordinates 50 17 N,0 29 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HUNTSMOOR?

The seabed around the HUNTSMOOR lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the HUNTSMOOR sink?

The HUNTSMOOR sank on Feb 20, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HUNTSMOOR discovered?

The wreck of the HUNTSMOOR was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HUNTSMOOR belong to?

The HUNTSMOOR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HUNTSMOOR?

The HUNTSMOOR had a tonnage of 4957 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUNTSMOOR?

The HUNTSMOOR is classified as a steam ship.

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