Rfa Housatonic Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rfa housatonic Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 39 N,7 24.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.650000
  • Longitude: -7.401667
Water Depth 900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RFA HOUSATONIC
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 5559
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The RFA Housatonic is a World War II shipwreck located approximately at coordinates 59 39 N, 7 24.1 W, situated in the deep waters of the North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Official survey records indicate the sinking position was originally reported as 59 39 00 N, 07 24 00 W. Due to the significant depth of approximately 900 meters and the vague nature of the initial reporting, the site is not marked on standard nautical charts. Historical data from the Second World War confirms the location, though the wreck remains in deep water where it is likely to be well broken.

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 593900N, 072400W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NCA, TOO DEEP AND POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 24.7.87 SINKING POSN APPROX 593900N, 072400W. (WW2SL). PLOTS IN APPROX 900MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED & SUNK BY AIRCRAFT WHILST SERVING AS AN RFA. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NEW YORK. 3 OF 34 CREW LOST. (LL WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the RFA HOUSATONIC wreck located?

The RFA HOUSATONIC wreck is located at coordinates 59 39 N,7 24.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RFA HOUSATONIC?

The seabed around the RFA HOUSATONIC lies at approximately 900 meters deep.

When did the RFA HOUSATONIC sink?

The RFA HOUSATONIC sank on Feb 19, 1941.

When was the wreck of the RFA HOUSATONIC discovered?

The wreck of the RFA HOUSATONIC was discovered in 1941.

What country did the RFA HOUSATONIC belong to?

The RFA HOUSATONIC belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RFA HOUSATONIC carrying?

The RFA HOUSATONIC was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RFA HOUSATONIC?

The RFA HOUSATONIC had a tonnage of 5559 tons.

What type of wreck is the RFA HOUSATONIC?

The RFA HOUSATONIC is classified as a tanker.

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