Halberdier Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Halberdier Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 41 N,5 32 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 55 m |
| Water Depth | 70 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HALBERDIER |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 70.1 m |
| Width | 10.7 m |
| Draught | 4.6 |
| Tonnage | 1049 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 6, 1918 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1918 |
| Last Detection Year | 1982 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | M3254 1918 ABOUT 6M SW FROM 523300N, 051700W IN 524100N, 053200W. (MASTER). INS ON CHARTS. POSN 27M W BY N FROM BARDSEY ISLAND. H3087/59 25.6.59 H3087/59 25.6.59 NO ASDIC ECHO RECEIVED. (HMS VIDAL). NCA. H3058/53 18.5.53 H3058/53 18.5.53 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON NC 1410. 24.11.72 24.11.72 AMEND TO WK USC PA 30FMS. NE 1410. H1935/80 7.10.82 H1935/80 7.10.82 NOT LOCATED. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 3). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 14, 1982 |
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U61 WITH LOSS OF 5 LIVES. (WW1SL).
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