Helena Faulbaums Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Helena faulbaums Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 15.285 N,5 41.792 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.254750
  • Longitude: -5.696533
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELENA FAULBAUMS
Type steam ship
Flag LV
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 12.5
Shadow Height 9.5
Orientation 160
Tonnage 1951
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1936
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2014

Surveying Details

20.2.75 20.2.75 LIES CLOSE TO BELNAHUA IN 561515N, 054142W [WGD], NEAR LUING ISLAND, IN DEEP WATER OF ABOUT 175FT. NOT DIVED, BUT APPEARS TO BE INTACT FROM E/S TRACES AND POSSIBLY UPRIGHT. IN A DEEP GULLEY WITH LEAST DEPTH OF ABOUT 120FT. (P L SELLARS, 17.2.75). NCA YET. H1310/87/36 21.9.87 H1310/87/36 21.9.87 LIES IN POSN QUOTED ON EVEN KEEL AND ORIENTATED 152/332DEGS, BOW NW. LARGELY INTACT, THOUGH BRIDGE HAS SUBSTANTIALLY COLLAPSED. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 58-62MTRS. SHOALEST DEPTH RECORDED BY DIVER 47MTRS [LWS] TO TOP OF ENGINE CASING. MASTS HAVE COLLAPSED. CLOSE PROXIMITY OF SHALLOW REEF MAKES WK NO HAZARD. (G HIDE, EDINBURGH). 18.5.92 18.5.92 INS AS NDW. NE 2386. 17.5.04 17.5.04 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND WK 44MTRS. BR STD. 7.10.06 7.10.06 [EUT] POSN: 5615.242N, 0541.765W. NE 2386. 24.9.13 24.9.13 EXAM'D 5.11.12 IN 5615.306N, 0541.800W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.99 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 12.5MTRS, HT 9.5MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS WITH BOWS S. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (INIS HYDRO, HI 1534). APPARENTLY BOWS SSE. PORT SIDE BUCKLED. AMEND WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 10.4.14 10.4.14 LIES IN 5615.2845N, 0541.7927W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH 47.0MTRS. (HI 1534, SDC BATHY). AMEND WK 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-FIRPARK '32. BUILT IN 1920 BY GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO LTD, GRANGEMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MAX FAULBAUMS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 280 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY COUPER & GREIG LTD, DUNDEE. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR BLYTH. DRAGGED ANCHOR WHILE OFF W SIDE OF BELNAHUA IN W'LY GALE. WENT ASHORE ON W SIDE OF ISLAND AND LATER SANK BACK INTO DEEP WATER. 15 OF 20 CREW LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS SSE IN A DEEP GULLY. UK NM 2477/23.

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FAQ

Where is the HELENA FAULBAUMS wreck located?

The HELENA FAULBAUMS wreck is located at coordinates 56 15.285 N,5 41.792 W.

How deep is the HELENA FAULBAUMS and where exactly is it located?

The HELENA FAULBAUMS lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 56 15.285 N,5 41.792 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HELENA FAULBAUMS?

The seabed around the HELENA FAULBAUMS lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the HELENA FAULBAUMS sink?

The HELENA FAULBAUMS sank on Oct 26, 1936.

When was the wreck of the HELENA FAULBAUMS discovered?

The wreck of the HELENA FAULBAUMS was discovered in 1975.

What country did the HELENA FAULBAUMS belong to?

The HELENA FAULBAUMS belonged to LV.

What was the tonnage of the HELENA FAULBAUMS?

The HELENA FAULBAUMS had a tonnage of 1951 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELENA FAULBAUMS?

The HELENA FAULBAUMS is classified as a steam ship.

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