Halifax Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Halifax Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 18.029 N,2 1.089 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.300483
  • Longitude: 2.018150
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HALIFAX
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 31.8 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.2
Tonnage 165
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1961
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H0341/40 14.5.40 POSN OF WK GIVEN AS 521800N, 020112E, OR 12MILES 137.5DEGS FROM E NEWCOMBE LT BUOY IN 522609N, 024855E (NOIC GT YARMOUTH 1940). INS AS NDW. - NM 1179/40. H3449/61 2.11.61 NOT LOCATED. (HMS SCOTT 1961). DELETE. BR STD. HH090/616/01 3.1.95 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). NCA. SEP 2016/000091759 31.8.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). NCA
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY MACKIE & THOMPSON, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CONSOLIDATED FISHERIES LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY MUIR & HOUSTON LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE LOWESTOFT FOR FISHING AND RETURN. DETONATED GERMAN-LAID MINE. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HALIFAX wreck located?

The HALIFAX wreck is located at coordinates 52 18.029 N,2 1.089 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HALIFAX?

The seabed around the HALIFAX lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the HALIFAX sink?

The HALIFAX sank on Mar 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HALIFAX discovered?

The wreck of the HALIFAX was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HALIFAX belong to?

The HALIFAX belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HALIFAX?

The HALIFAX had a tonnage of 165 tons.

What type of wreck is the HALIFAX?

The HALIFAX is classified as a trawler.

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