Hercule Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hercule Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 58.617 N,1 50.887 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.976950
  • Longitude: 1.848117
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERCULE
Type tug
Flag FR
Length 32 m
Width 7.9 m
Tonnage 216
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1940
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2007

Surveying Details

H3898/47 23.7.47 DW IN 505840N, 015057E [EUR]. (PARIS NM 1506/47). - NM 1653/47. 10.9.73 [OGB] POSN: 505836N, 015100E. NC 1892. 30.1.78 SHOWN IN 505840N, 015058E [EUR] ON FR 6474 [1978 EDN]. BR STD. H2981/78 11.3.85 ADD LEGEND 'PA'. (FR NM 85 05 35). R/P. HH351/350/01 21.2.90 TO BE EXPUNGED. (BREST NM 90 04 39). [FR WK NO.21601017 REFERS]. DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 800/90.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the HERCULE wreck located?

The HERCULE wreck is located at coordinates 50 58.617 N,1 50.887 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HERCULE?

The seabed around the HERCULE lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HERCULE sink?

The HERCULE sank on May 20, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HERCULE discovered?

The wreck of the HERCULE was discovered in 1947.

What country did the HERCULE belong to?

The HERCULE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the HERCULE?

The HERCULE had a tonnage of 216 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERCULE?

The HERCULE is classified as a tug.

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