Hector Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Hector Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 45.002 N,0 39.884 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 50 m |
| Water Depth | 70 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HECTOR |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | NO |
| Tonnage | 1146 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | fish |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 25, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 1986 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | SUNK 110 MILES NNE OF FLAMBOROUGH HD. (LLWW1). H3039/26 CONFIRMS LOSS, GIVES NAME ETC. H315/27 14.2.27 AMENDED TO NDWPA (1917) IN POSN 554500N, 004000E ON 2182B H3018/54 1.10.54 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1192. 30.6.72 SHOWN IN 554430N, 004100E ON DANISH FISH CHART 5500 [1965]. H1270/85 16.10.86 AMENDED TO USCPA 50 MTRS (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 1192. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 1, 1986 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE. PASSAGE BERGEN FOR HULL. CARGO HERRINGS.
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