Halo (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Halo (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 21.53 N,2 22.191 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.358833
  • Longitude: 2.369850
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HALO (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.9 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2365
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H0619/45 17.2.45 WK LOCATED IN 512424N, 022145E, APPROX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50FT IN GEN DEPTH 108FT. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 28.1.45). INS AS NDWPA. - NM 515/45. H579/67 6.9.67 NOT FOUND. (HMS MYRMIDON, ROS DTD 30.6.67). DELETE. - NM 1643/67. H1545/64 17.4.74 WK 29MTRS [16FMS] IN 512135N, 022216E [EUR]. (OSTEND NM 60/74). BR STD. 6.2.89 [WGD]51 21.530 POSN: 512130N, 022218E. NC 323. HH342/710/02 29.9.94 NOW FOUL. (BELGIAN NM 19/129/94). BR STD. SEP 2010/000138707 15.10.10 SHOWN IN 5121.530N, 0222.191E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.10, 1:60,000].
Last Amended Date May 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN E BOAT. PASSAGE CAEN FOR ANTWERP. (R VERPOORTE). 23.1.45 VESSEL WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK ON 23.1.45. CREW OF 22 & 5 GUNNERS, ALL SAVED. (LL WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the HALO (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HALO (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.53 N,2 22.191 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HALO (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HALO (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the HALO (PROBABLY) sink?

The HALO (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 22, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HALO (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HALO (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HALO (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HALO (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HALO (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HALO (PROBABLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the HALO (PROBABLY)?

The HALO (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2365 tons.

What type of wreck is the HALO (PROBABLY)?

The HALO (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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