Havbris (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Havbris (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 9.504 N,3 44.809 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.158400
  • Longitude: -3.746817
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAVBRIS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 55.3 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 63
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 91
Tonnage 677
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details 11.7.17 11.7.17 SUNK IN APPROX 501000N, 034500W. (C IN C, PLYMOUTH, DOCKET M08713). H1936/80 1.10.81 H1936/80 1.10.81 EXAM'D 9,4,81 IN 500928N, 034445W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS. ABOUT 50MTRS LONG, LYING E/W, GIVING GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM N & S, BUT LESS EASY TO LOCATE WHEN END ON. (HMS BEAGLE HI 5/81). CHART AS WK 52MTRS. BR STD. HH091/059/01 3.5.05 HH091/059/01 3.5.05 EXAM'D 18.7.04 IN 5009.504N, 0344.809W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.7 IN 57.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 6.6MTRS. LIES 091/271 DEGS WITH BOWS E. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. FISHING GEAR ON WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 51MTRS. BR STD. 29.4.08 29.4.08 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. WK IS INVERTED, NOT UPRIGHT. HULL IS LARGELY INTACT ALTHOUGH THERE IS SOME ACCESS INSIDE, PARTICULARY AROUND THE STERN. SIZE IS APPROX CORRECT FOR HAVBRIS, BUT NOTHING TO POSITIVELY IDENTIFY THE WRECK. NO FISHING GEAR REMAINS. (S MORTIMER, EMAIL DTD 29.4.08). NCA. 9.5.08 9.5.08 DIVED 27.4.08 IN LISTED POSN. VESSEL IS LISTED AS HAVING BEEN TORPEDOED IN STBD SIDE WITH THE STERN BLOWN OFF. THERE IS A LARGE ENTRY HOLE AND THE STERN HAS BEEN BLOWN OFF. VESSEL IS INVERTED. (S JONES, EMAIL DTD 9.5.08). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-ROTA, EX-CLANSTAD. BUILT IN 1906 BY PORSGRUND MEK VAERKS, PORSGRUNN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S HAV (H STAUBO & CO). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 59NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR HONFLEUR. TORPEDOED BY UB-32. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the HAVBRIS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HAVBRIS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.504 N,3 44.809 W.

How deep is the HAVBRIS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HAVBRIS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 50 9.504 N,3 44.809 W.

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

The seabed around the HAVBRIS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the HAVBRIS (PROBABLY) sink?

The HAVBRIS (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 5, 1917.

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

The wreck of the HAVBRIS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HAVBRIS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HAVBRIS (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the HAVBRIS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HAVBRIS (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HAVBRIS (PROBABLY)?

The HAVBRIS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 677 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAVBRIS (PROBABLY)?

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

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