Huron Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Huron Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 0 S,53 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -32.000000
  • Longitude: 53.333333
Water Depth 4100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HURON
Type bulk carrier
Flag CY
Cargo timber,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 4, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 17, 2009

Surveying Details

HH120/350/01 5.6.89 REPORTED SINKING IN 320000S, 532000E WHILE ON PASSAGE DURBAN TO FAR EAST. (LL 6 & 16.5.89). NCA. HH120/350/01 7.8.89 TWELVE SURVIVORS RECOVERED FROM BOAT 11.5.89 IN 264800S, 494300E. OTHER CREW MEMBERS WERE LAST SEEN IN 300000S, 520000E. (LL 26.7.89). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

REPORT RECEIVED OF VESSEL SINKING WITH NO1 HOLD FLOODED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the HURON wreck located?

The HURON wreck is located at coordinates 32 0 S,53 20 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HURON?

The seabed around the HURON lies at approximately 4100 meters deep.

When did the HURON sink?

The HURON sank on May 4, 1989.

When was the wreck of the HURON discovered?

The wreck of the HURON was discovered in 1989.

What country did the HURON belong to?

The HURON belonged to CY.

What cargo was the HURON carrying?

The HURON was carrying timber,metal: concentrate and products.

What type of wreck is the HURON?

The HURON is classified as a bulk carrier.

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