Honey Bee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Honey bee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 2 N,5 34 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.033333
  • Longitude: -5.566667
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HONEY BEE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 34
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1918 POSN 540200N, 053400W, OR 26M WNW OF CALF OF MAN. (M.28971/18, M.010671/18, M.29723/18, M.29487/18). CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] LATER AMENDED TO NDW. NE 1825A & 1825B. H5331/53 25.8.53 H5331/53 25.8.53 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 45. H2112/75 20.1.76 H2112/75 20.1.76 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SWEEP. (HMS FOX, HI 43/75). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETED. BR STD. H2057/82 16.4.84 H2057/82 16.4.84 NOTHING FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH. DISPROVED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 128D). NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

ONE OF ELEVEN FISHING SMACKS, CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-64 & SUNK BY BOMBS, 26M WNW OF CALF OF MAN. (LLWW1).

General Comments

See Also: 5026

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FAQ

Where is the HONEY BEE wreck located?

The HONEY BEE wreck is located at coordinates 54 2 N,5 34 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HONEY BEE?

The seabed around the HONEY BEE lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the HONEY BEE sink?

The HONEY BEE sank on May 30, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HONEY BEE discovered?

The wreck of the HONEY BEE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HONEY BEE belong to?

The HONEY BEE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HONEY BEE?

The HONEY BEE had a tonnage of 34 tons.

What type of wreck is the HONEY BEE?

The HONEY BEE is classified as a fishing vessel.