Hercules Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hercules Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.545 N,1 23.109 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.009083
  • Longitude: -1.385150
Wreck Depth 15.3 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERCULES
Type tug
Flag GB
Sonar Length 32
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 93
Tonnage 82
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2010

Surveying Details

H01074/40 13.1.41 DW IN 550035N, 012245W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 62/41. H01074/40 3.11.48 LOCATED IN 550031N, 012302W. DEPTH OVER IS 38FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER) - NM 2423/48. H01074/40 24.11.48 G CONL BUOY LAID CLOSE NE OF WK. (TH NM 243/48) - NM 2616/48. H01074/40 24.4.50 DISPERSED TO 48 FT & BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH LTR 2515/50) - NM 729/50. H2433/71 22.4.71 WAKE ECHO OBTAINED ON CHARTED POSN OF THIS WK DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, ROS DTD 31.12.70). 15.5.73 NOW SHOWN AS WK 14.1MTRS [LAT]. NC 152. HH090/796/01 5.1.99 EXAM'D 30.8.98 IN 5500.545N, 0123.109W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.3 IN GEN DEPTH 17.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS. LENGTH 32MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS. LIES 093/273DEGS. BURIED WK WITH SURROUNDING DEBRIS. NOT POSSIBLE TO SWEEP DUE TO LOCAL CURRENTS. (GARDLINE, HI 796). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR THE NORTH SEA. DETONATED A GERMAN LAID MINE WHILE TOWING HOPPER BARGE 116, FULL OF RUBBISH FOR DUMPING. CREW OF 5 LOST. BARGE RECOVERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

PROBABLE BURIED WK WITH SURROUNDING DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the HERCULES wreck located?

The HERCULES wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.545 N,1 23.109 W.

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

The HERCULES lies at a depth of about 15.3 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.545 N,1 23.109 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HERCULES?

The seabed around the HERCULES lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the HERCULES sink?

The HERCULES sank on Nov 22, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HERCULES discovered?

The wreck of the HERCULES was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HERCULES belong to?

The HERCULES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HERCULES?

The HERCULES had a tonnage of 82 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERCULES?

The HERCULES is classified as a tug.

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