Henry Moon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Henry moon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 0.924 N,1 11.803 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.015400
  • Longitude: 1.196717
Wreck Depth 19.077 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HENRY MOON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 10.7
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 84
Tonnage 1091
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 25, 1940
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H0793/40 6.9.40 INS AS DW PA. - FNM 2215/40 & NM 2214/40. H0793/40 5.10.49 LOCATED IN 510053N, 011150E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55FT IN GEN DEPTH 76FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 4.10.49). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 859/49. H5824/60 2.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 55FT. (HMS SCOTT, 18.3.60). H0793/40 7.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 52FT, FOUL AT 53FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58FT IN GEN DEPTH 78-80FT. SCOUR DEPTH 91FT. (HMS SCOTT, 10.5.61). AMEND TO SW 8FMS 4FT. BR STD. 10.9.73 NOW CHARTED AS SW 15.8MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 29.9.78 LOCATED 19.10.77 IN 510053N, 011153E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 27MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.9MTRS. LENGTH 62MTRS. LYING NEARLY UPRIGHT 085/265DEGS WITH MAST OR KINGPOST STANDING WELL PROUD. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. H1310/84/39 12.11.84 CONFIRMED AS WK OF 'HENRY MOON'. DIVED ON - BOW, BRIDGE & STERN SECTION STILL STAND PROUD OF SEABED. (P G WEATHERLY, 4.11.84). HH090/711/01 22.1.97 EXAM'D 14.8.96 IN 510055N, 011148E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 16.1, FOUL 16.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.9 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 84MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 080/240DEGS. ONE DISTINCT PIECE WITH SOME SCATTERED DEBRIS ADJACENT TO THE W END. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 16.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091764 20.7.17 EXAM'D 21.7.16 IN 5100.924N, 0111.803E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.07MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 70.0MTRS, WIDTH 10.7MTRS, HEIGHT 3.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 084/264 DEGS. WK WEKK BRKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND TO DW 19MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the HENRY MOON wreck located?

The HENRY MOON wreck is located at coordinates 51 0.924 N,1 11.803 E.

How deep is the HENRY MOON and where exactly is it located?

The HENRY MOON lies at a depth of about 19.077 meters and is located at coordinates 51 0.924 N,1 11.803 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HENRY MOON?

The seabed around the HENRY MOON lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the HENRY MOON sink?

The HENRY MOON sank on Jul 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HENRY MOON discovered?

The wreck of the HENRY MOON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HENRY MOON belong to?

The HENRY MOON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HENRY MOON?

The HENRY MOON had a tonnage of 1091 tons.

What type of wreck is the HENRY MOON?

The HENRY MOON is classified as a steam ship.

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