Hellen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hellen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 38.167 N,5 12.917 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.636117
  • Longitude: -5.215283
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELLEN
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5289
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2419/47 6.5.47 H2419/47 6.5.47 CONTACT IN POSN 353800N, 051300W APPROX, 168DEGS 16.0M FROM POINTA ALMINA. (N-S ASDIC CONTACT LIST NO. 47/581/4/19 DD 18.3.47). CHART AS NDW IN 353810N, 051255W. NOTE. H2419/47 19.12.52 H2419/47 19.12.52 NDW SHOWN IN 353810N, 051255W ON GERMAN CHART 684. NOTE [MISSED SCALE ON BA 183]. 8.8.79 8.8.79 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH CHART 45 [1979 EDN 1:350,000]. DELETE. 17.4.96 17.4.96 POSN'S QUOTED AS: 4M OFF CAPE NEGRO [RAS EL ASWAD, S OF CEUTA, MOROCCO]. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES); 354100N, 051000W APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES); 17M S OF CEUTA LTHO. (DODS); 080DEGS 4M FROM CAPE NEGRO. (WW2 LOSSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 16, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1920 BY HONG KONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO.. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRUUGAARD, KIOSTERUD & CO.. ON PASSAGE FROM GIBRALTAR TO MELILLA. WAS TORPEDOED BY GERMAN U-573, 17M S OF POINTA ALMINA [CEUTA] LTHO ON 21ST DEC 1941, SINKING THE NEXT DAY. ALL 41 CREW RESCUED. (DODS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the HELLEN wreck located?

The HELLEN wreck is located at coordinates 35 38.167 N,5 12.917 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HELLEN?

The seabed around the HELLEN lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the HELLEN sink?

The HELLEN sank on Dec 22, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HELLEN discovered?

The wreck of the HELLEN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HELLEN belong to?

The HELLEN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the HELLEN carrying?

The HELLEN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HELLEN?

The HELLEN had a tonnage of 5289 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELLEN?

The HELLEN is classified as a steam ship.

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