Hebe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hebe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 53 N,1 46.675 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.883333
  • Longitude: 1.777917
Wreck Depth 33.2 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEBE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 78.3 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 48
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 120
Tonnage 1494
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1916
Bottom Texture 4/6
Scour Dimensions 075.0,,004.0,190.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1914/16 POSN 515310N, 014650E. NO LONGER DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. - FNM. H2303/16 CONFIRMS LOSS ETC. POSN AMENDED TO 515305N, 014657E. (DATE AND AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). H6345/26 4.11.26 AMEND TO INS NDW (1916)(PA). BR STD. 21.9.72 AMEND TO WKS USCPA 20.0MTRS. NC 2052. H4139/76 11.1.77 LOCATED 31.5.76 IN 515258.8N, 014645E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 31.1MTRS, NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. WK PARTIALLY BURIED. APPROX 70MTRS X 30MTRS. LYING ENE/WSW. SMALL DEPRESSION TO SE. (HMS BULLDOG & HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). AMEND TO SW 31.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NC 1183. HH090/667/01 19.12.95 EXAM'D 24.7.95 IN 515259.83N, 014639.83E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 31.1, FOUL 32.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.3 IN GEN DEPTH 38.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.45MTRS. LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS TO BE BROKEN IN TWO AND LYING ON ITS SIDE. WK IS FOULED BY NETS AND BUOYS. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD. HH100/351/22 21.2.05 DIVED IN 5152.975N, 0146.678E [WGD]. THE WRECK OF A SMALL COASTER STANDING UPRIGHT ON THE SEABED. THE HULL IS INTACT BUT THE SUPERSTRURE HAS COLLAPSED. STANDS 3MTRS CLEAR OF THE SEABED AT THE HIGHEST POINT. (B HICKINBOTTOM, EMAIL DTD 19.2.05). NCA. SEP 2015/000083463 17.7.16 EXAM'D 22.2.16 IN 5153.000N, 0146.675E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LENGTH 48MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 4.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 120/270. SCOUR LENGTH 75MTRS, 4.0MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 190DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK SITTING UPRIGHT ON THE SEABED AND SPLIT IN TWO AT THE MIDSHIPS REGION OF THE VESSEL. (MMT, HI 1474). AMEND TO NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY SUNDERLAND SB CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC NAV CANNAISE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 169HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSSAGE CAEN FOR NEWCASTLE. IN BALLAST. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-5. (SIBI).

General Comments

Wk split into two

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 53 N,1 46.675 E
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FAQ

Where is the HEBE wreck located?

The HEBE wreck is located at coordinates 51 53 N,1 46.675 E.

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

The HEBE lies at a depth of about 33.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 53 N,1 46.675 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HEBE?

The seabed around the HEBE lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the HEBE sink?

The HEBE sank on Mar 26, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HEBE discovered?

The wreck of the HEBE was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HEBE belong to?

The HEBE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the HEBE carrying?

The HEBE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HEBE?

The HEBE had a tonnage of 1494 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEBE?

The HEBE is classified as a steam ship.

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