Hinemoa (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hinemoa (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 30.638 N,7 5.549 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.510633
  • Longitude: -7.092483
Wreck Depth 117 m
Water Depth 119 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HINEMOA (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Shadow Height 3.4
Tonnage 2283
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1917
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 35 MILES WSW OF BISHOP ROCK. (BMVS). H4847/71 10.5.72 WK OF SAILING VESSEL LOCATED IN 493036N, 070530W USING DECCA. HT OF WK 11FT. GEN DEPTH 412FT [UNREDUCED]. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 13.4.72). INS AS WK 64FMS [117MTRS]. BR STD. RSDRA2024000257197 13.11.24 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2023/2024. (BRITISH GOVERNMENT SURVEY, XOCEAN HI1840). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2025

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the HINEMOA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HINEMOA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 30.638 N,7 5.549 W.

How deep is the HINEMOA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HINEMOA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 117 meters and is located at coordinates 49 30.638 N,7 5.549 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HINEMOA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HINEMOA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 119 meters deep.

When did the HINEMOA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HINEMOA (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HINEMOA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HINEMOA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HINEMOA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HINEMOA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HINEMOA (POSSIBLY)?

The HINEMOA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2283 tons.

What type of wreck is the HINEMOA (POSSIBLY)?

The HINEMOA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.