Herefordshire Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Herefordshire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 7.988 N,4 41.775 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.133133
- Longitude: -4.696250
|
| Wreck Depth |
12.8 m
|
| Water Depth |
14 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HEREFORDSHIRE |
|
Type
|
merchant vessel
|
| Shadow Height |
1.2 |
| Tonnage |
4504 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 15, 1934
|
| Original Detection Year |
1934 |
| Last Detection Year |
2020 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 23, 2021 |
Surveying Details
H1960/34 24.3.34 WK IN 520800N, 044134W, NW END OF CARDIGAN IS. (PENRHYNI C.G AND LLOYDS) - NCA. 8.1966 PURCHASED BY THE LLANELLY BRANCH OF THE BSAC WHO ARE SLOWLY BREAKING IT UP FOR SCRAP. NO EXACT POSN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H3542/68 10.10.68 LOCATED IN 520757N, 044151W. HIGHEST PART OF SHIP IS THE BOW WHICH IS STILL STANDING 20FT ABOVE SEABED. 2 BOILERS ARE ABOUT 18FT HIGH & BULK OF MACHINERY IS ABOUT 17FT HIGH. REST OF WRECKAGE VARIES BETWEEN 6 TO 7FT. WK SEEMS TO HAVE STOOD UP WELL TO THE SWELL IN AREA AND TO SALVAGE OPERATIONS BY PRESENT OWNERS. A LARGE PART OF THE HULL, BOWS TO MIDSHIPS, PRESENTS AN OUTLINE COMPLETE UP TO A HEIGHT OF ABOUT 7FT AT LEAST. WK NOT LIKELY TO REMAIN IN PRESENT SHAPE MUCH LONGER OWING TO CORROSION & BREAKING DOWN & SCATTERING OF METAL BY THE SEA. (MR R. EDMUND, SUB-AQUA CLUB REPORT 7.10.68) - NCA, NC 1972 STS. H2034/70 13.2.70 NOT MENTIONED IN FOX'S REPORT OF S APPRS TO PORT CARDIGAN, BUT AS CARDIGAN ISLAND ITSELF WAS NOT COASTLINED THIS NOT SURPRISING. UNLIKELY TO BE MUCH LEFT. (HMS FOX). H3542/68 20.12.72 NOW CHARTED AS DW IN 520757N, 044151W. (R EDMUNDS REPORT ABOVE) - NC 1484. SEP 2020/000208896 3.9.20 EXAM'D 18.8.20 IN 5207.9875N, 0441.7750W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.90 MTRS. (XOCEAN, HI1592 H102 004). AMEND DW 12.9 MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2021/000100708 01.06.20 WK LOCATED IN 5207.9875N, 0441.775W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.8MTRS,IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS, LENGTH 2.4MTRS, WIDTH 2.1MTRS, HEIGHT 1.2MTRS. (X0-06, H525, HI1592). AMEND DW 12.8MTRS.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 7.988 N,4 41.775 W
Herefordshire on Wreck Map
Herefordshire Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HEREFORDSHIRE wreck located?
The HEREFORDSHIRE wreck is located at coordinates 52 7.988 N,4 41.775 W.
How deep is the HEREFORDSHIRE and where exactly is it located?
The HEREFORDSHIRE lies at a depth of about 12.8 meters and is located at coordinates 52 7.988 N,4 41.775 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HEREFORDSHIRE?
The seabed around the HEREFORDSHIRE lies at approximately 14 meters deep.
When did the HEREFORDSHIRE sink?
The HEREFORDSHIRE sank on Mar 15, 1934.
When was the wreck of the HEREFORDSHIRE discovered?
The wreck of the HEREFORDSHIRE was discovered in 1934.
What was the tonnage of the HEREFORDSHIRE?
The HEREFORDSHIRE had a tonnage of 4504 tons.
What type of wreck is the HEREFORDSHIRE?
The HEREFORDSHIRE is classified as a merchant vessel.