Hekla (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hekla (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.057 N,1 23.997 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.000950
  • Longitude: -1.399950
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEKLA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 1126
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1902
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2000
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/15 9.5.00 LIES ON A SANDY SEA FLOOR ABOUT 200MTRS INSHORE FROM THE W END OF THE BOW SECTION OF 'OSLOFJORD' IN 5500.052N, 0123.900W [OGB]. THE WHOLE OUTLINE OF THE HULL CAN BE MADE OUT, WITH IRON FRAMES, RIBS, BOTTOM SECTIONS, GIRDERS AND BROKEN MACHINERY. MOST STANDS 0.5-1MTR HIGH. SURROUNDED BY A SMALL SCOUR. BOILER STANDS UPRIGHT, BUT SHOWS SIGNS OF BREAKING UP. NOT POSITIVELY IDENTIFED AS 'HEKLA'. (R YOUNG). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 28.10.04 EUT POSN: 5500.057N, 0123.997W. NE 1934.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1874. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S HEKLA. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR THE TYNE. WAS IN COLLISION WITH SS DILKIRA, JUST S OF THE TYNE. THE MASTER TRIED TO BEACH HER BUT SHE SANK WITH THE LOSS OF 7 OF THE 17 CREW.

General Comments

WELL COLLAPSED, SMALL SCOUR

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FAQ

Where is the HEKLA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HEKLA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.057 N,1 23.997 W.

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

The seabed around the HEKLA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the HEKLA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HEKLA (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 23, 1902.

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

The wreck of the HEKLA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2000.

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 ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the HEKLA (POSSIBLY)?

The HEKLA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1126 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEKLA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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