Hera Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hera Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 10 N,8 53.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.166667
  • Longitude: -8.887500
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERA
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 58.2 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1968
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3813/63 17.3.69 STRANDED ON ROCKY COAST NEAR FIGUERA, & LATER SOLD FOR SCRAP. (LLOYDS DEC 1968). POSN 401000N, 085300W FOR FILING ONLY. 23.7.14 NOT SHOWN ON PT426404. ASSUMED REMOVED. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 23, 2014

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED NEAR FIGUEIRA. (LL DEC 1968). VESSEL, BUILT 1953, WAS DRIVEN ASHORE ON ROCKY COAST NEAR FIGUERIA, WHEN MOORING BROKE LOOSE IN A STORM, WHILE WAITING TO ENTER PORT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N.V. SCHEEPVAARTKANTOOR 'GRONINGEN', SHE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY SOLD FOR SCRAP. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HERA wreck located?

The HERA wreck is located at coordinates 40 10 N,8 53.25 W.

When did the HERA sink?

The HERA sank on Dec 15, 1968.

When was the wreck of the HERA discovered?

The wreck of the HERA was discovered in 1968.

What country did the HERA belong to?

The HERA belonged to NL.

What cargo was the HERA carrying?

The HERA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HERA?

The HERA had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERA?

The HERA is classified as a motor vessel.

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