Hekla (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hekla (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 45.304 N,6 0.006 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.755067
  • Longitude: -6.000100
Wreck Depth 84 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEKLA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 49.6 m
Width 8 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 4.4
Orientation 165
Tonnage 524
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1917
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source published other losses
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2000

Surveying Details

SUNK 14 MILES SW OF WOLF ROCK. (ALLIES, NEURTAL & CENTRAL MERCHANT SHIPPING LOSSES). H4551/76 8.11.76 H4551/76 8.11.76 WK REPD IN POSN 213DEGS, 13.5M FROM WOLF ROCK. STANDS 12FT HIGH. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 17.9.76). [PLOTS IN 494522N, 055953W IN GEN DEPTH 50FMS]. H2979/74 22.7.77 H2979/74 22.7.77 TWO FF REPD IN 494536N, 055928W [OGB] AND 494548N, 055925W [OGB]. THOUGHT TO BE A LARGE WK. (E GILES, 7.2.77). 25.4.78 25.4.78 INS NDW PA IN 494542N, 055926W [MEAN POSN]. NE 1148. 2.11.88 2.11.88 FF IN POSN BY DECCA. (REP DES CR ET EP). H3943/88 8.11.89 H3943/88 8.11.89 WK EXAM'D IN 494516N, 055957W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS AND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 84 IN GEN DEPTH 90MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LIES 165/345DEGS. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465, R-OF-S [H525 NOT SUPPLIED!]). AMEND TO WK 84MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 1148 & NE 2656. H3943/88 5.12.89 H3943/88 5.12.89 EXAM'D 28.7.89. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. APPARENTLY A DECAYING WK, LYING 165/345DEGS, WITH A HIGH POINT AMIDSHIPS AND DEBRIS SPILLING FROM ITS S END. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1894 BY BRUNCHORST & DEKKE, BERGEN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 43HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY M J LAXEVAAGS, BERGEN. PASSAGE OPORTO FOR CARDIFF. CARGO PIT WOOD. SUNK BY U-53.

General Comments

DECAYING WK

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FAQ

Where is the HEKLA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HEKLA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 45.304 N,6 0.006 W.

How deep is the HEKLA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HEKLA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 84 meters and is located at coordinates 49 45.304 N,6 0.006 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HEKLA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HEKLA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the HEKLA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HEKLA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 31, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HEKLA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HEKLA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the HEKLA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HEKLA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the HEKLA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HEKLA (POSSIBLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the HEKLA (POSSIBLY)?

The HEKLA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 524 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEKLA (POSSIBLY)?

The HEKLA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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