William Humphries Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
William humphries Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 54.99 N,8 5.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.916500
  • Longitude: -8.084333
Water Depth 170 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM HUMPHRIES
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 276
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H056/40 H056/40 SNKING POSN GIVEN AS 555500N, 080500W APPROX. (TRADE DIVISION WK LIST). H7800/68 28.7.69 H7800/68;H3740/69 28.7.69 WK PROBABLY FOUND DURING SURVEY CONDUCTED IN THIS AREA. NOT EXAMINED OR IDENTIFIED. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 1969). NO LONGER TO BE CHARTED. HH090/529/01 30.9.91 HH090/529/01 30.9.91 NOT FOUND DURING FULL DISPROVING SEARCH. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 529). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-33 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM HUMPHRIES wreck located?

The WILLIAM HUMPHRIES wreck is located at coordinates 55 54.99 N,8 5.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM HUMPHRIES?

The seabed around the WILLIAM HUMPHRIES lies at approximately 170 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM HUMPHRIES sink?

The WILLIAM HUMPHRIES sank on Nov 21, 1939.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM HUMPHRIES discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM HUMPHRIES was discovered in 1940.

What country did the WILLIAM HUMPHRIES belong to?

The WILLIAM HUMPHRIES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM HUMPHRIES?

The WILLIAM HUMPHRIES had a tonnage of 276 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM HUMPHRIES?

The WILLIAM HUMPHRIES is classified as a trawler.

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