Helene Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Obstruction Category |
foul ground |
Helene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 41.059 N,5 8.564 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.684317
- Longitude: -5.142733
|
| Water Depth |
13 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HELENE |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
BE |
| Length |
31.2 m |
| Width |
6.5 m |
| Draught |
3.5 |
| Shadow Height |
0.6 |
| Tonnage |
145 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 4, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
Rock |
| Original Detection Year |
1941 |
| Last Detection Year |
1954 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 11, 2022 |
Surveying Details
H01105/40 14.1.41 H01105/40 14.1.41 DW PA LIES 079DEGS, 11.1C FROM ST ANN'S HD LT. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 65/41 & FNM 80/41. H01105/40 16.1.50 H01105/40 16.1.50 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 25FT. (HMS SEAGULL). - NM 35/50. H01105/40 4.2.50 H01105/40 4.2.50 G CONL BUOY LAID 270DEGS, 300FT FROM WK. (TH NM 8/50). - NM 215/50. H01008/40 16.11.50 H01008/40 16.11.50 DISPERSAL OPS CARRIED OUT IN 514102N, 050830W. AREA SWEPT CLEAR AT 37FT, FOUL AT 38FT IN SURROUNDING UNEVEN BOTTOM 38-45FT. (SML 327, DTD 15.11.50). H01105/40 28.2.51 H01105/40 28.2.51 WK 6FMS 1FT, BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TRINITY HOUSE). - NM 365/51. H01027/40 5.7.51 H01027/40 5.7.51 LOCATED IN 514102N, 050830W. LEAST DEPTH 37FT. STANDS 2FT HIGH. UNEVEN ROCKY BOTTOM OF FROM 39-45FT IN VICINITY OF WK. (HMS SEAGULL, DTD 13.3.51). NCA. H1983/54 29.4.54 H1983/54 29.4.54 NOW CHARTED AS FOUL. NC 1478. H5901/54 28.10.54 H5901/54 28.10.54 FOUL IN 514102N, 050830W [OGB]. (HMS SCOTT, SWEEP REPORT, JUL'54 [E9720]). NC 2879.. 12.10.05 12.10.05 EUT POSN: 5141.059N, 0508.564W. NE 3273. SEP 2022/000131013 17.09.21 EXAM'D BY BDC FROM MHPA SURVEY DTD 17.09.21 NOTHING SIGNIFICANT IN DATA, (UKHO, H525.2 FEATURE REPORT). AMEND DEAD AND LTA TO DELETE FROM CHARTS. RSDRA202200131013 17.09.21 EXAM'D BY BDC FROM MHPA SURVEY DTD 17.09.21 NOT lOCATED IN DATA, (UKHO, H525.2 FEATURE REPORT). STATUS REVERTED TO UNDEFINED. CHART ACTION UNDELETED FROM NAV BAND
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, BUILT IN 1937 BY BOEL, JOS & FILS, TAMISE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY K WALRAVE. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. FOUNDERED AFTER DETONATING A GERMAN MINE WHILE FISHING. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 41.059 N,5 8.564 W
Helene on Wreck Map
Helene Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HELENE wreck located?
The HELENE wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.059 N,5 8.564 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HELENE?
The seabed around the HELENE lies at approximately 13 meters deep.
When did the HELENE sink?
The HELENE sank on Dec 4, 1940.
When was the wreck of the HELENE discovered?
The wreck of the HELENE was discovered in 1941.
What country did the HELENE belong to?
The HELENE belonged to BE.
What cargo was the HELENE carrying?
The HELENE was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the HELENE?
The HELENE had a tonnage of 145 tons.
What type of wreck is the HELENE?
The HELENE is classified as a trawler.