Helene (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Helene (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 17.206 N,5 34.174 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.286767
  • Longitude: -5.569567
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELENE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 73.3 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.2
Sonar Length 18.4
Sonar Width 12.5
Shadow Height 4.4
Orientation 65
Tonnage 1567
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 17, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details 19.8.18 19.8.18 SUNK 6M NW BY N FROM ST IVES HEAD. (RA, FALMOUTH). 20.8.18 20.8.18 SUNK 5-6M NW BY N FROM ST IVES HEAD. (WW STN OFFICE, ST IVES). H6391/19 H6391/19 SUNK 6M NW BY N FROM ST IVES HEAD, POSN 501700N, 053600W, APPROX. INS AS WK (OLD SYMBOL). BR STD. H2537/28 28.8.28 H2537/28 & H4337/28 28.8.28 AMEND TO NDWPA. BA 777. H2959/73 11.7.73 H2959/73 11.7.73 NOT LOCATED IN 501700N, 053600W DURING MAGNETOMETER EXAMINATION. (E GILES, 20.6.73). NCA. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1178. HH100/351/22 30.3.06 HH100/351/22 30.3.06 ASSESSEMENT OF GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY AND DIVING INSPECTION SUGGEST WK LIES IN 5017.210N, 0534.176W [WGD]. (C JOHNS, HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SERVICE, CORNWALL COUNTY COUNCIL, EMAIL DTD 30.3.06). AMEND WK USC 15MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.11.08 25.11.08 WK LOCATED IN 5017.2093N, 0534.1755W [WGD]. (EMU LTD, EMAIL DTD 21.11.08). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 14.12.09 SEP 2009/000188817 14.12.09 DIVED 26.7.09 IN LISTED POSN. LENGTH 50+MTRS, HT 5MTRS. A REAR ENGINED VESSEL. 4 BLADE PROP STILL ATTACHED TO THE SHORT SHAFT. ENGINE INTACT AND SURROUNDED BY DEBRIS. TWO BOILERS LIE ALONGSIDE ENGINE, ONE IS ON END AND FORMS THE SHALLOWEST POINT. SUPERSTRUCTURE LIES ALONGSIDE WK. HULL BOTTOM PLATES RISE 1-2MTRS ABOVE SEABED. ANCHORS AT BOWS. CONSIDERED TO BE APPROX 1500-2000 TONS. NO POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION. (G J LOCKETT, REPORT DTD 21.8.09). AMEND WK USC 25MTRS. BR STD. 16.12.11 16.12.11 LOCATED 19.3.10 IN 5017.206N, 0534.174W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.22 IN GEN DEPTH 30.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 18.4MTRS, WIDTH 12.5MTRS, HT 4.38MTRS. LIES 065/245 DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 26MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1896 BY HOWALDTSWERKE, KIEL. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY DAMPSK. SELSKABET TORM. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 94 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR SWANSEA. TORPEDOED BY UB-86. (SIBI).

General Comments

COLLAPSED, LENGTH BY DIVER 50+MTRS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 17.206 N,5 34.174 W
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FAQ

Where is the HELENE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HELENE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 17.206 N,5 34.174 W.

How deep is the HELENE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HELENE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 50 17.206 N,5 34.174 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HELENE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HELENE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the HELENE (PROBABLY) sink?

The HELENE (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HELENE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HELENE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HELENE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HELENE (PROBABLY) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the HELENE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HELENE (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HELENE (PROBABLY)?

The HELENE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1567 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELENE (PROBABLY)?

The HELENE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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