Hero Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hero Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.398 N,3 9.963 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.539967
  • Longitude: -3.166050
Wreck Depth -1.7 m
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 29.3 m
Width 5.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 105
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1892
Original Detection Year 1892
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 25.6.1892 REMAINS DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON 25.6.1892, 13.7.1892 & 11.8.1892. DEPTH 4FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS ST DR 4FT. 25.3.75 25.3.75 NOW ST DRIES 1.7MTRS [LAT]. (K3500 NO 10). NC 1951.
Last Amended Date May 10, 1977

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1861 IN LONDON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J J KING, MANCHESTER. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 24NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY R SMITH. PRESTON. PASSAGE PORT DINORWIC FOR PRESTON. DROVE ON SHORE ON N END OF TAYLORS BANK IN N FORCE 7 AND WENT TO PIECES. LATER BLOWN UP.

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FAQ

Where is the HERO wreck located?

The HERO wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.398 N,3 9.963 W.

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

The HERO lies at a depth of about -1.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.398 N,3 9.963 W.

When did the HERO sink?

The HERO sank on Mar 9, 1892.

When was the wreck of the HERO discovered?

The wreck of the HERO was discovered in 1892.

What country did the HERO belong to?

The HERO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HERO carrying?

The HERO was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the HERO?

The HERO had a tonnage of 105 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERO?

The HERO is classified as a steam ship.

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