Hereford Express Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
distributed remains of wreck |
Hereford express Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 16.45 N,5 35.622 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 55.274167
- Longitude: -5.593700
|
| Wreck Depth |
2.2 m
|
| Water Depth |
4 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HEREFORD EXPRESS |
|
Type
|
bulk carrier
|
| Flag |
NL |
| Length |
66.8 m |
| Width |
9.4 m |
| Draught |
3.7 |
| Sonar Length |
57.3 |
| Sonar Width |
31.5 |
| Shadow Height |
2.2 |
| Tonnage |
497 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
animals (land & sea) and birds
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 29, 1970
|
| Original Detection Year |
1970 |
| Last Detection Year |
2024 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 10, 2024 |
Surveying Details
12.8.71 WRECK IN 551630N, 053535W (PA) HAS BEEN BROKEN UP. (LL VOL.205). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H1287/74 14.11.74 SOME SALVAGE HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT ON THIS VESSEL. DAVIT MARKS POSN. BELIEVED FURTHER SALVAGE TO TAKE PLACE SPRING 1975 BY OWNER. (G. MCCALLUM, 6.11.74). H1309/76 25.1.77 REPD TO BE BELOW WATER AND BROKEN UP. (INFO OBTAINED FROM SOUTHEND CG, REPORT BY P.C. MINTER, RAF CONINGSBY SAC 22.11.76). H1310/83/13 16.2.83 VERY BROKEN UP. SALVAGE BEING CARRIED OUT BY LOCAL OWNER. PART OF HULL SHOWS AT LW IN 551629N, 053536W. (SGT HARGREAVES, 16.2.83). NCA. H2885/83 1.5.86 NOT SEEN DURING BOAT INVESTIGATION OF AREA. NO PORTION NOW EXISTS ABOVE CD. ANY WRECKAGE REMAINING MUST BE VERY BROKEN UP DUE EXPOSED POSITION. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165B). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2024000271170 �08.10.24 EXAM'D 15.03.24; WK LOCATED IN 5516.450N, 0535.622W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.22MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. LENGTH 57.3MTRS, WIDTH 31.5MTRS, HT 2.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 266/086DEGS. DEGRADED WK WITH VISIBLE MOTOE ENGINE AND OTHER WK DEBRIS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1790, H525-3866). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 2.2MTRS IN REVISED.
Circumstances of loss
EX- MARGOT. BUILT 1950. GROUNDED OFF MULL OF KINTYRE. REFLOATED BY MV HOPE ISLE, BUT TOW BROKE AND SHIP AGAIN GROUNDED OFF SANDA ISLAND LT HO. CATTLE SLAUGHTERED BY RSPCA. (LL VOL.202).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 16.45 N,5 35.622 W
Hereford Express on Wreck Map
Hereford Express Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HEREFORD EXPRESS wreck located?
The HEREFORD EXPRESS wreck is located at coordinates 55 16.45 N,5 35.622 W.
How deep is the HEREFORD EXPRESS and where exactly is it located?
The HEREFORD EXPRESS lies at a depth of about 2.2 meters and is located at coordinates 55 16.45 N,5 35.622 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HEREFORD EXPRESS?
The seabed around the HEREFORD EXPRESS lies at approximately 4 meters deep.
When did the HEREFORD EXPRESS sink?
The HEREFORD EXPRESS sank on Oct 29, 1970.
When was the wreck of the HEREFORD EXPRESS discovered?
The wreck of the HEREFORD EXPRESS was discovered in 1970.
What country did the HEREFORD EXPRESS belong to?
The HEREFORD EXPRESS belonged to NL.
What cargo was the HEREFORD EXPRESS carrying?
The HEREFORD EXPRESS was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds.
What was the tonnage of the HEREFORD EXPRESS?
The HEREFORD EXPRESS had a tonnage of 497 tons.
What type of wreck is the HEREFORD EXPRESS?
The HEREFORD EXPRESS is classified as a bulk carrier.