Halcyon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Halcyon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 5.667 N,1 15.938 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.094450
  • Longitude: 1.265633
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HALCYON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 72.9 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.5
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 40
Tonnage 1319
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0200.0,,001.3,045
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details MINED 3.5M SW X S APPROX FROM FOLKESTONE PIER. (WW1SL). ACTUALLY SANK 0.5M OFF LYDDEN SPOUT CG STN. H3849/18 3.8.18 WK 6FMS IN 510550N, 011530E. (VA DOVER). BR STD. H2622/19 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1083/19. H1284/76/139 27.4.76 WK REPORTED IN 510538N, 011557E. STANDS 30FT ABOVE SURROUNDING GENERAL DEPTH. (M J COKER, 26.4.76). H4199/78 9.8.78 LOCATED 10.11.77 IN 510538N, 011601E [OGB] USING HSA & TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. NOT LOCATED ON E/S. GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.8MTRS. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. LIES 220/040 DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). INS AS WK 14MTRS. BR STD. H1285/78/207 9.6.78 KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE 'ORANGEMAN', BUT BELL INSCRIBED 'HELENE' HAS BEEN RECOVERED. ALSO CROCKERY WITH ROTTERDAM STAMP. LIES NW/SE, WITH BOW NW, ON STBD SIDE. GENERALLY IN GOOD CONDITION. STEEL PROPELLER. DIMENSIONS ABOUT 300 X 40 X 25FT. BRIDGE STRUCTURE INTACT. MASTS LIE ON SEABED. 10FT SCOUR ALONGSIDE AND DEEP CAVERN UNDER BOW. (V BONFANTE, 8.6.78).H1310/82/33 16.8.82 LIES ON PORT SIDE IN BADLY DECAYED STATE WITH MUCH OF HULL COLLAPSING. HT FROM SEABED APPROX 6MTRS. CONFIRMED BY MR COKER AS 'HELENE'. (P G WEATHERLEY, 8.8.82 & 1.9.82).H1310/87/35 18.9.87 DIVED 18.7.87 IN 510536N, 011630E [OGB]. LIES ON PORT SIDE ACROSS TIDE WITH STERN TO SHORE & BOWS LYING ON A BANK. STEEL PROP. AFTER HOLD SILTED 10 TO 15FT. TWO FOR'D HOLDS - BOTH SILTED WITH SIDE COLLAPSED INWARD IN NO.2. REMAINS OF PACKING CASES IN SILT. NO.1 HOLD HAS BROKEN BOTTLES & PACKING CASES. (C-LIFT DIVING CONTRACTS LTD, WK REPORT). REFERRED TO AS THE 'HALCYON'. 6.7.89 6.7.89 WK CHARTED ABOUT 0.5M OFF LYDDEN SPOUT & KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE 'BRANDY WK' IS ALMOST CERTAINLY THE 'HALCYON'. (T HANLAN, OCEAN RESEARCH, TELECON, 6.7.89). HH090/685/01 25.10.96 EXAM'D 24.9.96 IN 510539.8N, 011556.2E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 12.0, FOUL 12.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.2 IN GEN DEPTH 19.3MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 040/220DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. ONE DISTINCT PIECE OF WRECKAGE. (NP 1016, HI 685). AMEND TO SW 12.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 24.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5105.667N, 0115.938E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.30MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 6MTRS. LIES ON SIDE, BROKEN UP AT EACH END. MIDSHIPS INTACT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). APPARENTLY INTACT. LIES NE/SW. SCOUR LEADS SOME 200MTRS NE. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY AILSA SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, TROON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 299 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BORDEAUX FOR LONDON. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-6. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

?UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS SW

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FAQ

Where is the HALCYON wreck located?

The HALCYON wreck is located at coordinates 51 5.667 N,1 15.938 E.

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

The HALCYON lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 51 5.667 N,1 15.938 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HALCYON?

The seabed around the HALCYON lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the HALCYON sink?

The HALCYON sank on Apr 7, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HALCYON discovered?

The wreck of the HALCYON was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HALCYON belong to?

The HALCYON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HALCYON carrying?

The HALCYON was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HALCYON?

The HALCYON had a tonnage of 1319 tons.

What type of wreck is the HALCYON?

The HALCYON is classified as a steam ship.

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