Haleric Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Haleric Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 43.6 S,17 53.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -32.726667
  • Longitude: 17.885000
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HALERIC
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 5030
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1933
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1933
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2010

Surveying Details

H5028/33 21.12.33 H5028/33 21.12.33 DW IN 324330S, 175252E. STUMP OF WOODEN TOPMAST IS VISIBLE 3FT ABOVE HW. (HYDRO SURVEY SECTION, SA NAVAL SERVICE, HN 2/33). - NM 2057/33. H5028/33 29.3.60 H5028/33 29.3.60 NOT SHOWN ON SA 13 [RECD 25.11.59]. NCA, SUSPECTED ERROR. QUERY WITH SOUTH AFRICA AUTHORITIES. H3617/59 21.3.61 H3617/59 21.3.61 RE-INSERTED ON SA 13. (MOWBRAY NM 4/61 & US NM 2109/61). NCA. H2828/65 6.3.72 H2828/65 6.3.72 AMENDED POSN 324336S, 175300E OR 013DEGS, 6.25M FROM CAPE COLUMBINE LT. (SA NM 18/72). NCA. 1.7.82 1.7.82 INS DW IN 324336S, 175306E. (SAN 118). NC'S 1232 & 2091.

Circumstances of loss

LAID DOWN AS WAR SPARROW IN 1918 BY PALMERS SB & IRON CO. LTD, HEBBURN-ON-TYNE. PASSAGE TYNE FOR PORT NATAL. SANK AFTER SHE STRUCK A REEF OFF PATERNOSTER POINT NEAR SALDHANA BAY. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS WW1)

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FAQ

Where is the HALERIC wreck located?

The HALERIC wreck is located at coordinates 32 43.6 S,17 53.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HALERIC?

The seabed around the HALERIC lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the HALERIC sink?

The HALERIC sank on Apr 4, 1933.

When was the wreck of the HALERIC discovered?

The wreck of the HALERIC was discovered in 1933.

What country did the HALERIC belong to?

The HALERIC belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HALERIC carrying?

The HALERIC was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HALERIC?

The HALERIC had a tonnage of 5030 tons.

What type of wreck is the HALERIC?

The HALERIC is classified as a steam ship.

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