Henry Bacon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Henry bacon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		67 38 N,5 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 67.633333
  • Longitude: -5.000000
Water Depth 3900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HENRY BACON
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Original Source other
Surveying Details 15.9.72 VESSEL SANK IN 673800N 050000E APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY N CAROLINA SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED STATES WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 339NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MURMANSK FOR THE CLYDE. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHEN SHE STRAGGLED FROM A CONVOY. 22 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HENRY BACON wreck located?

The HENRY BACON wreck is located at coordinates 67 38 N,5 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HENRY BACON?

The seabed around the HENRY BACON lies at approximately 3900 meters deep.

When did the HENRY BACON sink?

The HENRY BACON sank on Feb 23, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HENRY BACON discovered?

The wreck of the HENRY BACON was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HENRY BACON belong to?

The HENRY BACON belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the HENRY BACON?

The HENRY BACON had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the HENRY BACON?

The HENRY BACON is classified as a steam ship.

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