Helene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Helene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 1.94 N,4 44.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.032333
  • Longitude: -4.734833
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELENE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 76.5 m
Width 10.8 m
Draught 4.7
Tonnage 1217
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1929
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.12.29 SS 'HELENE' WENT ASHORE ON THE CHAUSSEE DE SEIN. (LLOYDS). NCA. 30.6.77 WK IN 480200N, 044400W [EUR]. MEAN DEPTH 15MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, 18.10.76). NCA. 16.2.84 STATED AS CANCELLED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2001

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL DRIFTED ASHORE AND DESTROYED BY WAVES WHILE ON PASSAGE HUNDIKSVALL FOR BARCELONA. (BRITISH WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS OF WW1, VOL 3).

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FAQ

Where is the HELENE wreck located?

The HELENE wreck is located at coordinates 48 1.94 N,4 44.09 W.

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 Dec 8, 1929.

When was the wreck of the HELENE discovered?

The wreck of the HELENE was discovered in 1929.

What country did the HELENE belong to?

The HELENE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the HELENE carrying?

The HELENE was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the HELENE?

The HELENE had a tonnage of 1217 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELENE?

The HELENE is classified as a steam ship.

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