Heather E (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Heather e (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 17.181 N,0 55.355 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.286350
  • Longitude: 0.922583
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEATHER E (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 22.9 m
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 175
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1980
Scour Dimensions ,,000.9,
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5084/77 18.1.80 SANK IN 541800N, 005600E IN 48MTRS OF WATER. (LL 14.1.80). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. H1310/81/14 30.6.81 WK IN 541712N, 005520E. POSN BY DECCA. (K HERRON). AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. H4064/85 14.1.87 EXAM'D 20.8.86 IN 541710N, 005528E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.9 IN GEN DEPTH 51.3MTRS, SCOUR DEPTH 0.9MTR. DCS3 HT 4.1MTRS, LENGTH 25MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. LYING 175/355 DEG IN TROUGH BETWEEN TWO 3.5MTR HIGH SANDWAVES, WHICH RUN 055/235 DEG. (UDI GROUP LTD, HI 321A). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 7, 2001

Circumstances of loss

STARTED TAKING IN WATER IN ENGINE ROOM AND WAS ABANDONED. LATER SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF MV HUNTERTOR.

General Comments

INTACT, LIES BETWEEN SANDWAVES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 17.181 N,0 55.355 E
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FAQ

Where is the HEATHER E (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HEATHER E (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 17.181 N,0 55.355 E.

How deep is the HEATHER E (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HEATHER E (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 54 17.181 N,0 55.355 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HEATHER E (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HEATHER E (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the HEATHER E (PROBABLY) sink?

The HEATHER E (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 11, 1980.

When was the wreck of the HEATHER E (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HEATHER E (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the HEATHER E (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HEATHER E (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HEATHER E (PROBABLY)?

The HEATHER E (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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