Ferry Wreck 15797

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
12 35.767 N,61 25.008 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.596117
  • Longitude: -61.416800
Wreck Depth 2 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type ferry
Length 12.2 m
Width 3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2407/73 6.4.73 WK 2MTRS IN 123543N, 612503W. (HMS HECLA, ROS DTD 20.6.72 [K6569/2). STS. NCA. 8.10.90 [WGD] POSN: 123546N, 612500.5W. NC 794. SEP 2017/000130865 9.7.17 NOTHING LOCATED IN LIDAR DATA. (FUGRO LIDAR SURVEY 2016/2017, HI 1530). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 9, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SANK AT MOORINGS IN 1972. (HMS HECLA).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 12 35.767 N,61 25.008 W
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