Henon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Henon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 36 N,67 54 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.600000
  • Longitude: 67.900000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HENON
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 113.1 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 3583
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1977
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 14.9.77 AGROUND IN 233900N, 680100E, APPROX. (LL, 12, 13, 14 & 16.9.77). NCA YET. 27.9.77 REPORTED AS 'HALF-SUNK' IN 233900N, 675100E APPROX. SALVAGE POSSIBILITIES TO BE EXAMINED. (LL, 24, 27.9.77). 12.10.77 REPD TO BE FIRMLY AGROUND IN ABOUT 9MTRS OF WATER WITH MAIN DECK AWASH AT H.W. REFLOATING POSSIBILITIES DOUBTFUL. (LL, 12.10.77). H2065/75 26.10.77 ST IN 233900N, 675100E APPROX. (PAKISTAN NM 40/77). INS AS ST PA. - NM 2525/77. H2065/75 21.11.77 POSN NOW REPD AS 233606N, 675430E, APPROX. LIES AWASH AT HW WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE SHOWING CLEAR OF SURFACE. (PAKISTAN NM 42/77). AMEND POSN. - NM 2761/77. 16.11.01 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 2336.000N, 6754.000E [IND] ON PAKISTAN 33 [JUL '99 EDN]. STILL SHOWN AS ST PA ON INDIAN 251 BUT FALLS IN PAKISTAN WATERS. CHART AS DW PA. NE 39.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2020

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND IN INDUS DELTA WHILE ON PASSAGE CHITTAGONG FOR KARACHI DURING HEAVY WEATHER. ABANDONED BY CREW WHEN HOLDS FLOODED. CARGO INCLUDED PAPER, GUNNY SACKS, TEA, RUBBER, COCONUT, BULLDOZERS, OIL, BISCUITS, BEER, PVC, ETC. BUILT IN 1950. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARABIAN GULF MALAYSIA EXPRESSLINE, PTE, LTD. WAS SETTLED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS.

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FAQ

Where is the HENON wreck located?

The HENON wreck is located at coordinates 23 36 N,67 54 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HENON?

The seabed around the HENON lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HENON sink?

The HENON sank on Sep 7, 1977.

When was the wreck of the HENON discovered?

The wreck of the HENON was discovered in 1977.

What country did the HENON belong to?

The HENON belonged to PA.

What cargo was the HENON carrying?

The HENON was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HENON?

The HENON had a tonnage of 3583 tons.

What type of wreck is the HENON?

The HENON is classified as a motor vessel.

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