First Light Of Helford Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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First light of helford Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 25.54 N,4 42.07 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 54 m |
| Water Depth | 81 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | FIRST LIGHT OF HELFORD |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 12.2 m |
| Tonnage | 11 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 6, 1990 |
| Original Detection Year | 1990 |
| Last Detection Year | 2005 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | HH226/350/01 11.4.90 HH226/350/01 11.4.90 SANK IN 492530N, 044200W. (LL, 9.4.90). HH226/350/01 11.4.90 HH226/350/01 11.4.90 INS AS USC PA 70MTRS IN 492530N, 044200W [OGB]. BR STD. HH351/353/01 24.10.91 HH351/353/01 24.10.91 USC 54MTRS IN 492536N, 044200W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 91 17 25). NCA. 30.6.99 30.6.99 LISTED AS USC PA 54MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD. HH091/059/01 11.11.05 HH091/059/01 11.11.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 11, 2005 |
Circumstances of loss
SWAMPED BY LARGE WAVE WHEN RETURNING FROM FISHING GROUND TO FALMOUTH. SANK QUICKLY. (LL). SWAMPED BY HUGE SEAS AND SANK IN MINUTES 50M S OF THE LIZARD. (LLOYDS VOL 280).
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