Herdis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Herdis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 24.311 N,0 25.803 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.405183
  • Longitude: -0.430050
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERDIS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 69.5 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1157
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 25, 2017

Surveying Details

6.7.18 ALMOST ABREST OF SCARBOROUGH. (B OF T WR 8/1635). M011916 20MINS LATER THE FLORENTIA FROM SAME CONVOY WAS SUNK CLOSE BY. (VAEC AP REPORT). H4368/18 13.7.18 POSN 542430N ,002520W IN 23FMS. (VAEC, WRECK REPORT). 11.7.18 POSN 542400N, 002500W. (VAEC AP REPORT). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS NDW (PA) IN 542430N, 002530W ON 1191. 21.6.72 AMEND TO NDW(PA). NC 129. 28.8.73 AMEND TO USCPA 28.0MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETED. H1310/86/34 19.12.86 WK LOCATED IN 542418N, 002542W. LIES ON STBD SIDE - COLLAPSED ON SEABED. BOILERS STAND 3MTRS HIGH. LEAST DEPTH 38 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS (MHWS). (G WADSWORTH, 13.11.86). TIDAL REDUCTION 6MTRS. INS AS WS 32MTRS. BR STD. HH090/730/01 14.11.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 25.5.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-40.

General Comments

INTACT, ON STBD SIDE, WELL COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the HERDIS wreck located?

The HERDIS wreck is located at coordinates 54 24.311 N,0 25.803 W.

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

The HERDIS lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 54 24.311 N,0 25.803 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HERDIS?

The seabed around the HERDIS lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the HERDIS sink?

The HERDIS sank on Jun 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HERDIS discovered?

The wreck of the HERDIS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HERDIS belong to?

The HERDIS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HERDIS carrying?

The HERDIS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HERDIS?

The HERDIS had a tonnage of 1157 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERDIS?

The HERDIS is classified as a steam ship.

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