Ocean Honour Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ocean honour Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 48 N,50 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.800000
  • Longitude: 50.833333
Water Depth 2200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN HONOUR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7174
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 124800N, 505000E. (LLWW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY TODD-BATH SB CORP, PORTLAND, MAINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (CHELLEW NAVIGATION CO). PASSAGE LIVERPOOL & DURBAN FOR ADEN & ALEXANDRIA. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY JAPANESE SUBMARINE I-29 NEAR CAPE GUARDAFUI. CREW OF 45 & 18 GUNNERS, 15 CREW & FIVE GUNNERS LOST. (DODS, LLWW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN HONOUR wreck located?

The OCEAN HONOUR wreck is located at coordinates 12 48 N,50 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN HONOUR?

The seabed around the OCEAN HONOUR lies at approximately 2200 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN HONOUR sink?

The OCEAN HONOUR sank on Sep 16, 1942.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN HONOUR discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN HONOUR was discovered in 1942.

What country did the OCEAN HONOUR belong to?

The OCEAN HONOUR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN HONOUR?

The OCEAN HONOUR had a tonnage of 7174 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN HONOUR?

The OCEAN HONOUR is classified as a steam ship.

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