Helge (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Helge (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 50.782 N,2 46.89 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.846367
  • Longitude: -2.781500
Wreck Depth 26.5 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELGE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 71.9 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1133
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 2006
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details SEP 2006/000369747 14.7.06 WK 26.5MTRS IN 4850.83N, 0246.76E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 25/10/06). POSSIBLY THE 'HELGE', SEE [25826]. - NM 3724/06.
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2021

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1877 BY W GRAY & CO, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'UB 109' WHILST IN CONVOY ON PASSAGE FROM LONDON TO BREST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AKTIEB H UNER. (DODS, WW1 SL, LL WW2 & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the HELGE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 50.782 N,2 46.89 W.

How deep is the HELGE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 26.5 meters and is located at coordinates 48 50.782 N,2 46.89 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HELGE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HELGE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the HELGE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HELGE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HELGE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2006.

What country did the HELGE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the HELGE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the HELGE (POSSIBLY)?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1133 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELGE (POSSIBLY)?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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