Honoria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Honoria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 0.965 N,5 25.081 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.016083
  • Longitude: -5.418017
Water Depth 800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HONORIA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 179
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 25, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Honoria is located at coordinates 60 0.965 N, 5 25.081 W in the waters off the coast of the Shetland Islands. This underwater obstruction, historically recorded as a non-dangerous wreck, represents a significant site for maritime interest. The Honoria is categorized as a submerged wreck with a well-defined position for navigational charting. Records indicate the vessel met its fate in the North Atlantic, and while the structural condition remains subject to natural underwater degradation, it is documented within official hydrographic databases for maritime safety. Searchers and historians looking for the Honoria wreck can utilize these precise coordinates to identify its location in the deep waters northwest of the Scottish coastline.

Surveying Details

22.2.80 NDW PA IN 593000N, 054100W. (US P/O DATED 16.10.76). NCA. 1.4.96 SANK 100 MILES WNW OF N RONALDSAY. (WW1SL). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE. PASSAGE ICELAND FOR HULL.

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FAQ

Where is the HONORIA wreck located?

The HONORIA wreck is located at coordinates 60 0.965 N,5 25.081 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HONORIA?

The seabed around the HONORIA lies at approximately 800 meters deep.

When did the HONORIA sink?

The HONORIA sank on Jul 25, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HONORIA discovered?

The wreck of the HONORIA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HONORIA belong to?

The HONORIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HONORIA carrying?

The HONORIA was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the HONORIA?

The HONORIA had a tonnage of 179 tons.

What type of wreck is the HONORIA?

The HONORIA is classified as a trawler.

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