Helene Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Helene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 25.1 N,6 56.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.418333
  • Longitude: 6.943333
Wreck Depth 14 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELENE
Type motor vessel
Flag DE
Tonnage 279
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1930
Original Detection Year 1935
Last Detection Year 1945
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H6656/35 5.10.35 MV HELENE SUNK IN 532506N, 065700E. (BERLIN TNM 39/4136/35) NCA YET. H6656/35 17.10.35 MARKED BY LT BUOY. (BERLIN TNM 40/4167/35) NCA YET. H6656/35 27.11.35 POSN NOW FOUL. (BERLIN NM 46/4880/35) BR STD. H8175/36 21.12.36 SHOWN AS FOUL 14MTRS [7FMS 4FT] ON GERMAN 90 & 77. BR STD. 14.11.45 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEY. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 3509.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN KEIL, GERMANY. FOUNDERED DURING A VOYAGE IN THE NORTH SEA, EXACT POSN UNKNOWN.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 25.1 N,6 56.6 E
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FAQ

Where is the HELENE wreck located?

The HELENE wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.1 N,6 56.6 E.

How deep is the HELENE and where exactly is it located?

The HELENE lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.1 N,6 56.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HELENE?

The seabed around the HELENE lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the HELENE sink?

The HELENE sank on Jan 8, 1930.

When was the wreck of the HELENE discovered?

The wreck of the HELENE was discovered in 1935.

What country did the HELENE belong to?

The HELENE belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the HELENE?

The HELENE had a tonnage of 279 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELENE?

The HELENE is classified as a motor vessel.