Heathmore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Heathmore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.571 N,6 3.064 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.059517
  • Longitude: -6.051067
Wreck Depth 63 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEATHMORE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.7
Sonar Length 86
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 6.9
Orientation 80
Tonnage 1864
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1897
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1897
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2014

Surveying Details

H0113/45 4.7.45 H0113/45 WK IN 500330N, 060300W. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/2, 4.7.45). 7.3.45 7.3.45 SONAR CONTACT GIVING GOOD ECHO IN 500330N, 060300W. HEIGHT 24FT. (EG 2). H5051/70 13.1.71 H5051/70 13.1.71 CHART AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1148. H2613/78 10.3.78 H2613/78 10.3.78 EXAM'D 9.6.77 IN 500334N, 060301W USING DCS3. USING HF [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65.8 IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS. SONAR HT 10MTRS. SUBSTANTIAL WK. UPRIGHT AND LYING 090/270 DEGS. LENGTH 120MTRS. POSSIBLY A WARSHIP. (HMS FOX, HI 42A/77). CHART AS WK 60MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/18 3.9.02 HH100/351/18 3.9.02 LARGE SS DIVED IN CHARTED POSN ON 28.7.02. LARGE MID ENGINE, 2 BOILERS AND 1 DONKEY. CARGO INCLUDED IRON ORE. (G POUND, DIVE REPORT REC'D 15.8.02). NCA. 4.8.11 4.8.11 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. CONFIRMED AS 'HEATHMORE' BY RECOVERED BELL. CARGO IRON ORE. (G POUND, TELECON 28.7.11). NCA. 10.2.14 10.2.14 EXAM'D 4.12.13 IN 5003.571N, 0603.064W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 63.13 IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 86MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 6.87MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS WITH BOWS W. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. GENERALLY COLLAPSED, BOILERS & ENGINE PROMINENT. (MMT, HI 1415). AMEND WK 63MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY J KEY, KINGHORNE. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 187 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR LONDON. STRUCK SEVEN STONES REEF AND SANK SOME 15 HOURS LATER. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, COLLAPSED, HIGH POINT ON ENGINE

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FAQ

Where is the HEATHMORE wreck located?

The HEATHMORE wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.571 N,6 3.064 W.

How deep is the HEATHMORE and where exactly is it located?

The HEATHMORE lies at a depth of about 63 meters and is located at coordinates 50 3.571 N,6 3.064 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HEATHMORE?

The seabed around the HEATHMORE lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the HEATHMORE sink?

The HEATHMORE sank on Jul 5, 1897.

When was the wreck of the HEATHMORE discovered?

The wreck of the HEATHMORE was discovered in 1897.

What country did the HEATHMORE belong to?

The HEATHMORE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HEATHMORE carrying?

The HEATHMORE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the HEATHMORE?

The HEATHMORE had a tonnage of 1864 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEATHMORE?

The HEATHMORE is classified as a steam ship.

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