Herald Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Herald Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 30.451 N,71 9.111 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.507517
  • Longitude: -71.151850
Wreck Depth -1.092 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERALD
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 17.4
Shadow Height 2.04
Orientation 176
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2018
Surveying Details WRECK [OBSOLESCENT SYMBOL] SHOWN IN 213048N, 710852W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 11.9.50 AMENDED TO ST IN 213048N, 710852W. (PD 1441). LC 1441. H1704/61 28.6.61 WRECK SHOWN 257DEGS, 1.12M FROM LT ON NORTH POINT, GRAND TURK ISLAND OR, IN 213036N, 710906W ON USHO CHART 885. - NM BLOCK 1342/61. H3572/81 27.8.81 NOTHING SHOWN IN THIS POSN ON CHARTLET ON P.349 OF 1981 GUIDE TO THE BAHAMAS. NCA. H2025/81 14.6.82 REPORT OF WRECK, WELL BROKEN UP WITH ONLY BITS OF TWISTED IRON RISING THROUGH THE BREAKERS, POSN 213024N, 710907W ON SURVEY [K8883/2] OBTAINED FROM SHIP STATIONS. (HMS HYDRA, HI 54, 1981-82). NCA. HH685/410/01 2.10.96 BOW AND STERN SECTIONS OF THE STEAMSHIP HERALD ON THE NW REEF STILL REMAIN CONSPICUOUS. FEW PLATES LOST DURING STORMS BUT WILL MARK REEF FOR NEXT FEW DECADES. (B GASCOINE, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, FAX DTD 10.9.96). NCA. 21.5.97 [WGD] POSN: 213026N, 710907W. NC 1441. 2019/000256473 23.6.22 WK LOCATED 7/11/2018: IN 2130.451N, 7109.111W [WGD]. LEAST LIDAR DEPTH DRIES 1.092MTRS, GEN DEPTH 1MTRS. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 17.4MTRS, HT 2.04MTRS, ORIENTATION 176/356 DEGS. DISINTEGRATED WK AND DEBRIS SEEN. (HI 1598, FUGRO LIDAR SURVEY 2018 - H525-53873). INS ST -1.1MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2022
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FAQ

Where is the HERALD wreck located?

The HERALD wreck is located at coordinates 21 30.451 N,71 9.111 W.

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

The HERALD lies at a depth of about -1.092 meters and is located at coordinates 21 30.451 N,71 9.111 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HERALD?

The seabed around the HERALD lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the HERALD discovered?

The wreck of the HERALD was discovered in 1950.

What type of wreck is the HERALD?

The HERALD is classified as a steam ship.

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