Henry J Smith Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Henry j smith Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.098 N,3 5.197 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.584967
  • Longitude: -3.086617
Water Depth -6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HENRY J SMITH
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Length 60.7 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1108
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1247/70 28.1.70 REPD TO BE EXPOSED ON FORMBY BEACH IN 533505N, 030507W APPROX. KNOWN LOCALLY AS MASSAMS STACK. NAME OF WK GIVEN BY LOCALS & WAS FIXED VISUALLY IN 1969. (MRS KAY, LTR DTD 13.1.70). INS AS STPA. BR STD. 24.3.75 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEY K3500/KF NO.10, BUT FALLS ON EDGE OF SURVEYED AREA. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 1998

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1890 BY WASHBURN BROS, THOMASTON, ME. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EDWIN SMITH, NEW YORK. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR CARDIFF. WAS UNDER TOW FOR CARDIFF WHEN SHE RAN ASHORE. (LLOYDS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HENRY J SMITH wreck located?

The HENRY J SMITH wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.098 N,3 5.197 W.

When did the HENRY J SMITH sink?

The HENRY J SMITH sank on Jan 19, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HENRY J SMITH discovered?

The wreck of the HENRY J SMITH was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HENRY J SMITH belong to?

The HENRY J SMITH belonged to US.

What cargo was the HENRY J SMITH carrying?

The HENRY J SMITH was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HENRY J SMITH?

The HENRY J SMITH had a tonnage of 1108 tons.

What type of wreck is the HENRY J SMITH?

The HENRY J SMITH is classified as a sailing vessel.

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