Helen May Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Helen may Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 50.556 N,5 48.509 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.842600
  • Longitude: 5.808483
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELEN MAY
Type fishing vessel
Flag DK
Length 6.1 m
Orientation 165
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 29, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Surveying Details

H3069/86 2.6.88 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 535100N, 054900E APPROX. (NETHERLANDS CG, TLX DTD 29.5.88). NCA YET. H3498/88 1.8.88 WK 24MTRS [13FMS] IN 535036N, 054835E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.5 MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 20MTRS. LYING 345/165 DEG. (HNMLS BLOMMENDAL, 9.6.88). LEAST DEPTH 24MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 371/88). - NM 2510/88. 13.10.05 SHOWN IN 5350.556N, 0548.503E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1633 [INT 1417] [OCT '05 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1633. SEP 2009000042726 19.6.09 NOW FOUL. (NETHERLANDS NM 23/273/09). - NM 3478/09.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH DANISH FV ROLO. (NETH CG).

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FAQ

Where is the HELEN MAY wreck located?

The HELEN MAY wreck is located at coordinates 53 50.556 N,5 48.509 E.

How deep is the HELEN MAY and where exactly is it located?

The HELEN MAY lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 53 50.556 N,5 48.509 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HELEN MAY?

The seabed around the HELEN MAY lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the HELEN MAY sink?

The HELEN MAY sank on May 29, 1988.

When was the wreck of the HELEN MAY discovered?

The wreck of the HELEN MAY was discovered in 1988.

What country did the HELEN MAY belong to?

The HELEN MAY belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the HELEN MAY?

The HELEN MAY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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