Helle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Helle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 59 N,24 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 0.983333
  • Longitude: -24.500000
Water Depth 3500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELLE
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 91.6 m
Width 13.5 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2467
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details [NO DATE] SUNK IN PA 005900N, 243000W. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX-MARCONIER, EX-GANDA. LAID DOWN AS WAR NURSE, COMPLETED IN 1918 AS PIQUA. BUILT BY PUSEY & JONES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI A/S HENNESEID. COMPOUND ENGINE OF 248NHP. PASSAGE ST JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U 98. ALL 24 CREW SAVED. (DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE LOSSES & LLWW2).

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FAQ

Where is the HELLE wreck located?

The HELLE wreck is located at coordinates 0 59 N,24 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HELLE?

The seabed around the HELLE lies at approximately 3500 meters deep.

When did the HELLE sink?

The HELLE sank on Apr 3, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HELLE discovered?

The wreck of the HELLE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HELLE belong to?

The HELLE belonged to NO.

What cargo was the HELLE carrying?

The HELLE was carrying metal: concentrate and products,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the HELLE?

The HELLE had a tonnage of 2467 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELLE?

The HELLE is classified as a steam ship.

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