Helwick Lt Float Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Helwick lt float Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.196 N,4 36.536 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.469933
  • Longitude: -4.608933
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELWICK LT FLOAT
Type Light
Flag GB
Shadow Height 3
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2001

Surveying Details

H02475/43 4.12.43 H02475/43 4.12.43 POSN 512618N, 043000W. 7.4.45 7.4.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 512600N, 043000W (AUBD 320/2, HMS ST STEPHEN). H3804/72 20.3.78 H3804/72 20.3.78 LOCATED 26.5.77 IN 512810.1N, 043628.1W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 35-45 MTRS. SONAR HT 3MTRS. LENGTH & ORIENTATION DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE. APPEARS CIRCULAR (HMS FAWN, HI 41/77). CLOSE INSPECTION OF DCS3 INDICATES WK MAY BE SLIGHTLY SHOALER THAN REPD BY FAWN. INS AS WK 37MTRS. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the HELWICK LT FLOAT wreck located?

The HELWICK LT FLOAT wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.196 N,4 36.536 W.

How deep is the HELWICK LT FLOAT and where exactly is it located?

The HELWICK LT FLOAT lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.196 N,4 36.536 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HELWICK LT FLOAT?

The seabed around the HELWICK LT FLOAT lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the HELWICK LT FLOAT sink?

The HELWICK LT FLOAT sank on Aug 10, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HELWICK LT FLOAT discovered?

The wreck of the HELWICK LT FLOAT was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HELWICK LT FLOAT belong to?

The HELWICK LT FLOAT belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HELWICK LT FLOAT?

The HELWICK LT FLOAT is classified as a light.

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