Heidrun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Heidrun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.49 N,5 19.64 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.024833
  • Longitude: -5.327333
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEIDRUN
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 65.8 m
Width 9.5 m
Draught 5
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 3
Tonnage 972
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2016

Surveying Details

H5051/70 CHARTED AS NDWPA. POSN NOT QUOTED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 777. H2193/74 2.4.74 NOTHING FOUND DURING COURSE OF SURVEY. NOT SONAR SWEPT & NOT ESPECIALLY SEARCHED FOR. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 20.12.73). DELETED. H1310/81/25 25.9.81 WK OF OLD STEAMER OF ERA 1880-1900 APPROX, LOCATED IN 500140N, 051933W [OGB] USING DECCA. LYING ON ROCK. APPROX 1500TONS. (FALMOUTH DIVERS, 18.9.81). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 7.3.03 LIES IN 5001.49N, 0519.64W [WGD] USING GPS. LIES VIRTUALLY FLAT TO THE SEABED WITH MAJOR COMPONENTS CLOSE BY. IDENTIFIED BY A PLATE ON THE ENGINE. (DIVER MAGAZINE 3/02). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/22 19.5.06 DIVED 10.9.05 IN 5001.403N, 0519.615W [WGD]. LENTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT BY E/S 3MTRS. HAS COMPLETELY COLLAPSED OUTWARDS. HIGHEST POINT IS THE COMPOUND ENGINE AND BOILERS. ANCHORS REMAIN IN THE HAWSE PIPES IN THE BOW, WHICH IS DETACHED FROM THE WRECK SIDES. DRIVE SHAFT CORRECTLY ORIENTATED THOUGH SHEARED 2MTRS FROM THE PROP WHICH IS STILL ATTACHED. FISHERMEN'S POTS TANGLED IN WRECKAGE. (G J LOCKETT). NCA. SEP 2016/000091765 27.10.16 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1500). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-DALNY, EX-VILDOSALA. BUILT IN 1871 BY PALMERS & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 115HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR ROUEN. CARGO ANTHRACITE. (SIBI). PROBABLY SUNK BY STRESS OF WEATHER. (DIVER MAGAZINE).

General Comments

COLLAPSED, ENGINE/BOILER HIGHEST POINT, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the HEIDRUN wreck located?

The HEIDRUN wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.49 N,5 19.64 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HEIDRUN?

The seabed around the HEIDRUN lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the HEIDRUN sink?

The HEIDRUN sank on May 12, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HEIDRUN discovered?

The wreck of the HEIDRUN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HEIDRUN belong to?

The HEIDRUN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the HEIDRUN carrying?

The HEIDRUN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HEIDRUN?

The HEIDRUN had a tonnage of 972 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEIDRUN?

The HEIDRUN is classified as a steam ship.

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