Helge (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Helge (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 33.818 N,2 47.312 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.563633
  • Longitude: -2.788533
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELGE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 177
Tonnage 343
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2021

Surveying Details

H226/410/06 2.8.01 H226/410/06 EXAM'D 2.8.01 IN 4933.818N, 0247.312W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61.7 IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.7MTRS. LIES 177/357 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT. WELL BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HN FOR HI 912). INS AS WK 61MTRS. BR STD. HH090/912/01 21.11.01 HH090/912/01 21.11.01 ABOVE DATA REPEATED. (GARDLINE, HI 912). NCA. HH100/351/21 9.3.04 HH100/351/21 9.3.04 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. STANDS 6MTRS HEIGHT BY DEPTH GAUGE. LIES 000/180 DEGS WITH BOWS S. VERY BROKEN OLD COLLIER. CARRYING PATENT COAL BLOCKS MARKED 'MM 1912'. (I TAYLOR, SKINDEEP DIVING). NCA. 1.11.04 1.11.04 THIS COULD BE 'HELGE'. (M PAGE). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI AB, CORNELIA. PASSAGE GRANVILLE FOR BARRY ROADS. SHELLED BY SUBMARINE, CAPTURED & SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. CREW RECOVERED FROM LIFEBOAT. 6M NW OF GUERNSEY. (WW1SL, LL WW1 & M PAGE).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, WELL BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED, BOWS S

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FAQ

Where is the HELGE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 33.818 N,2 47.312 W.

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

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 49 33.818 N,2 47.312 W.

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

The seabed around the HELGE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

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

The wreck of the HELGE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2001.

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 flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the HELGE (POSSIBLY)?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 343 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELGE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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