Henry R James Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Henry r james Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 48.647 N,3 46.348 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.810783
  • Longitude: -3.772467
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HENRY R JAMES
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99.1 m
Width 15.1 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3146
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 26.1.95 WK 35MTRS IN 484842.5N, 034615.5W [EUR]. (FR WK RECORDS 1994). BR STD. 7.3.96 SHOWN AS WK 35MTRS IN 484842.5N, 034619W [EUR] ON FR 7151 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. 30.4.01 NOW IN 4848.707N, 0346.258W [EUR]. POSN BY DGPS. FWD PART LIES 045/225 DEGS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. AFTER PART LIES IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSED. HOLDS FULL OF IRON ORE. BOILERS VISIBLE. (FR WK RECORDS 2000). AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1909 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS, MINED AND SUNK 10M E BY N OF ILE DE BAS WITH THE LOSS OF 24 LIVES. VESSEL WAS ON PASSAGE FROM BILBAO TO MIDDLESBOROUGH. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY HENRY R JAMES SS CO. (DODS). VESSEL WAS TORPEDOED BY UC48 OFF THE BRITTANY COAST. THE SUBMARINE REMAINED UNDETECTED, HENCE THE ATTRIBUTION TO BEING MINED IN 'DODS' AND 'WW1 SL'. CONFIRMATION IN 'DER KREIG ZUR SEE'. (B BURKE).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the HENRY R JAMES wreck located?

The HENRY R JAMES wreck is located at coordinates 48 48.647 N,3 46.348 W.

How deep is the HENRY R JAMES and where exactly is it located?

The HENRY R JAMES lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 48 48.647 N,3 46.348 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HENRY R JAMES?

The seabed around the HENRY R JAMES lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the HENRY R JAMES sink?

The HENRY R JAMES sank on Jul 16, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HENRY R JAMES discovered?

The wreck of the HENRY R JAMES was discovered in 1995.

What country did the HENRY R JAMES belong to?

The HENRY R JAMES belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HENRY R JAMES carrying?

The HENRY R JAMES was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the HENRY R JAMES?

The HENRY R JAMES had a tonnage of 3146 tons.

What type of wreck is the HENRY R JAMES?

The HENRY R JAMES is classified as a steam ship.

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