Helma Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Helma Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 9.69 N,2 12.38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.161500
  • Longitude: -2.206333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELMA
Type schooner
Sonar Length 32
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 15, 1943
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1280/77 26.1.77 WK LOCATED IN 1970 IN POSN APPROX 300YDS N OF PASSAGE ROCK BUOY OFF ST BRELADES BAY JERSEY. BELL AND PROP SALVAGED. HULL BADLY BROKEN. LENGTH 32MTRS. WK PURCHASED BY T A TITTERINGTON. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 6.1.77). NCA. POSN 490945N, 021218W FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2016/000096769 29.3.17 EXAM'D BY BDC; NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (HMSML GLEANER SNT 01-16). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 29, 2017

Circumstances of loss

6.1.77 LOSS DUE TO ALLIED AIRCRAFT, WHILST ON VOYAGE JERSEY TO GUERNSEY WITH A CARGO OF POTATOES. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 6.1.77).

General Comments

LENGTH BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 9.69 N,2 12.38 W
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FAQ

Where is the HELMA wreck located?

The HELMA wreck is located at coordinates 49 9.69 N,2 12.38 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HELMA?

The seabed around the HELMA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HELMA sink?

The HELMA sank on May 15, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HELMA discovered?

The wreck of the HELMA was discovered in 1977.

What cargo was the HELMA carrying?

The HELMA was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What type of wreck is the HELMA?

The HELMA is classified as a schooner.

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