Helen (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Helen (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
54 38.422 N,5 11.067 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 160 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HELEN (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 322 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 1, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 1918 |
| Last Detection Year | 1984 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | [NO DATE] POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 12M SE OF COPELANDS. (LLWWI). POSN 543824N, 051100W FOR FILING ONLY. H5983/82 16.11.82 H5983/82 16.11.82 WK SHOWN IN 543824N, 051100W [OGB] ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS A30 & C2 [1982/83]. NCA. [NO DATE] NOT FOUND BY HMS FAWN 1972 SURVEY. AMEND TO DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE GARSTON FOR BANGOR, CO. DOWN. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE & SCUTTLED. (WW1SL & LLWW1).
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