Helmsman (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Helmsman (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 54.769 N,0 14.584 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.912817
  • Longitude: 0.243067
Wreck Depth 40.02 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELMSMAN (PROBABLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 36.8 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 2.8
Sonar Length 40.9
Sonar Width 9.2
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 311
Tonnage 167
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1927
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2016

Surveying Details

H5084/77 17.3.80 EXAM'D 27.11.79 IN 535445N, 001441E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.2 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS. LYING 145/325DEG ON RIPPLED SANDY SEABED OVERLYING GRAVEL. INTACT WK. NO SCOUR BY E/S BUT EVIDENCE OF ONE ON SONAR TRACE RUNNING 160DEG FROM WK. (HMS EGERIA, HI 64/79). BR STD. 6.5.04 EUT POSN: 5354.766N, 0014.578E. NE 121. 3.2.10 VERY INTACT STEAM COASTER FITTED WITH TANKS IN FORWARD HOLD. UPRIGHT WITH BOWS N. DECK STILL IN PLACE, WITH ROOFED LOWER WHEEL HOUSE OR CHART ROOM IN PLACE. MANY ARTIFACTS RECOVERED, DIMENSIONS AND MACHINERY DETAILS, MEAN WRECK IS PROBABLY HELMSMAN. (C RACEY, E-MAIL 2.2.10) NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 11.10.16 EXAM'D 21.3.16; IN 5354.769N, 0014.584E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.02MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS, LENGTH 40.9MTRS, WIDTH 9.2MTRS, HEIGHT 4.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 311/131 DEGS. WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL FULLY INTACT WITH STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

EX- LOCHSIDE, BUILT 1905 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO. LTD. (T & W SMITH), MIDDLESBOROUGH, WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 50NHP, BY SHIELDS ENGINE CO LTD., SINGLE BOILER AND SINGLE SHAFT. CONVERTED INTO A TANKER IN 1927 BY CLELANDS YARD, TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C ROWBOTHAM & SONS. PASSAGE MEDWAY TO STOCKTON. FOUNDERED IN SEVERE GALE WITH LOSS OF ALL 8 CREW. PHOTO OF VESSEL. (WRECKSITE.EU)

General Comments

INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 54.769 N,0 14.584 E
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FAQ

Where is the HELMSMAN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HELMSMAN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.769 N,0 14.584 E.

How deep is the HELMSMAN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HELMSMAN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 40.02 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.769 N,0 14.584 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HELMSMAN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HELMSMAN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the HELMSMAN (PROBABLY) sink?

The HELMSMAN (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 27, 1927.

When was the wreck of the HELMSMAN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HELMSMAN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the HELMSMAN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HELMSMAN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HELMSMAN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HELMSMAN (PROBABLY) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the HELMSMAN (PROBABLY)?

The HELMSMAN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 167 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELMSMAN (PROBABLY)?

The HELMSMAN (PROBABLY) is classified as a tanker.

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