Hera Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hera Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.013 N,4 54.293 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.200217
  • Longitude: -4.904883
Wreck Depth 9.8 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERA
Type sailing vessel
Flag DE
Length 84.1 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 57
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 120
Tonnage 2084
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1914
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1270/73 7.6.78 H1270/73 7.6.78 REPD TO STAND 5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. (BSAC WK SHEET 003). INS AS USCPA 12MTRS IN 501205N, 045355W [OGB]. BR STD. HH100/351/18 5.4.02 HH100/351/18 5.4.02 LIES IN 5012.019N, 0454.280W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST DEPTH 8.5MTRS AT MLWS. LYING 160/340DEGS, BOWS NNW. LIES IN 3 SECTIONS WITH DEBRIS SCATTTERED WIDELY. HIGHEST POINT IS 'A' FRAME OF WHEELHOUSE AREA. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON 27.3.02). NCA. HH100/351/18 9.4.02 HH100/351/18 9.4.02 WHEELHOUSE/A FRAME SECTION STANDS 6.5MTRS HIGH, NO OTHER WRECKAGE STANDS GREATER THAN 3.6MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (J ROSEVEARE, E-MAIL DTD 6.4.02). AMEND TO WK 7.5MTRS IN POSN ABOVE. BR STD. 19.2.13 19.2.13 EXAM'D 30.7.12 IN 5012.006N, 0454.267W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.8 IN GEN DEPTH 12.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. BROKEN UP WITH LENGTH OF MAIN PART 57MTRS, HT 2.7MTRS. MAIN PART LIES 120/300 DEGS. (EGS, FOR CHANNEL COASTAL OBSERVATORY, HI 1403). LARGE PIECE OF WRECKAGE LIES SOME 40MTRS NE WITH MINOR PIECES BETWEEN. AMEND WK 9.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 6.2.14 6.2.14 SHOWN WITH LEAST DEPTH IN 5012.013N, 045.293W [WGD] IN BATHY DATA. AMEND POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX- RICHARD WAGNER. BUILT IN 1886 BY J C TECKLENBORG. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY RHEDERI AKT. GES. VON 1896. PASSAGE PISAGUA, CHILE FOR FALMOUTH. WAS DRIVEN ASHORE IN A THICK WEATHER WITH HEAVY SOUTHERLY GALE AND SUBSEQUENTLY SANK NEAR PORTSCATHO. 19 MEN LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN, MAIN PART ON SIDE WITH BOWS NW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 12.013 N,4 54.293 W
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FAQ

Where is the HERA wreck located?

The HERA wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.013 N,4 54.293 W.

How deep is the HERA and where exactly is it located?

The HERA lies at a depth of about 9.8 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.013 N,4 54.293 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HERA?

The seabed around the HERA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the HERA sink?

The HERA sank on Jan 31, 1914.

When was the wreck of the HERA discovered?

The wreck of the HERA was discovered in 1978.

What country did the HERA belong to?

The HERA belonged to DE.

What cargo was the HERA carrying?

The HERA was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the HERA?

The HERA had a tonnage of 2084 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERA?

The HERA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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