Hermann Helene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hermann helene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.488 N,4 50.909 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.424800
  • Longitude: 4.848483
Wreck Depth 24.87 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERMANN HELENE
Type carrier
Length 45.7 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 8
Orientation 180
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1978
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Surveying Details

H4830/74 10.2.78 REPD SUNK IN 532800N, 045300E APPROX. (HYDRNLNAVY, TELEX DTD 12.1.78). NCA YET. H4830/74 28.2.78 LOCATED IN 532542N, 045048E. LEAST DEPTH 19.7MTRS. MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15S, CLOSE SW. (HAGUE NM 311/78 & HYDRNLNAVY TELEX DTD 6.4.78). - PNM 672/78. H3968/76 18.10.78 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAGUE NM 3039/78). - NM 2544/78. H4753/82 17.5.84 SWEPT CLEAR AT 23MTRS IN 532531N, 045057E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 158/84). BR STD. 18.7.89 HERMANN HELENE, WK SW 23MTRS IN 532531.3N, 045057.3E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN, NO. L12 580). NC 1405. SEP 2007/000006509 20.3.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 22.5MTRS IN 5325.493N, 0450.902E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1456 [DEC '06 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. BR STD. 18.5.09 HERMANN HELENE, WK SW 22.5MTRS [LAT] IN 5325.5N, 0450.9E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, 2009, NO. L12 580)

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FREDERIKSVAERK FOR DUISBURG. TOOK ON LIST IN HEAVY WEATHER. ABANDONED AND LATER SANK. (LL).

General Comments

Dutch wreck records 2017(SEP 2017/000040330) used aswell

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FAQ

Where is the HERMANN HELENE wreck located?

The HERMANN HELENE wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.488 N,4 50.909 E.

How deep is the HERMANN HELENE and where exactly is it located?

The HERMANN HELENE lies at a depth of about 24.87 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.488 N,4 50.909 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HERMANN HELENE?

The seabed around the HERMANN HELENE lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the HERMANN HELENE sink?

The HERMANN HELENE sank on Jan 12, 1978.

When was the wreck of the HERMANN HELENE discovered?

The wreck of the HERMANN HELENE was discovered in 1978.

What cargo was the HERMANN HELENE carrying?

The HERMANN HELENE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the HERMANN HELENE?

The HERMANN HELENE had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERMANN HELENE?

The HERMANN HELENE is classified as a carrier.

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