Heroine (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Heroine (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 40.53 N,2 56.124 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.675500
  • Longitude: -2.935400
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEROINE (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 15
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 0.7
Orientation 135
Tonnage 307
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1852
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2010

Surveying Details

HH100/351/09 29.6.95 HH100/351/09 29.6.95 AFTER THE CARGO WAS SALVAGED IN 1853, THE WRECKSITE NOW CONSISTS OF FUSED IRON BALLAST AND FIREBRICKS 12MTRS LONG X 1MTR HIGH, SCATTERED TIMBERS AND PINS IN 504029.5N, 025602.5W [OGB]. (N CHIPCHASE & R LARN). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH100/351/10 14.8.95 HH100/351/10 14.8.95 REMAINING WOODEN TIMBERS HAVE BEEN EXPOSED. THEY WERE BURIED BENEATH THE SEABED. BOWS LIE TO THE SE. BRICK PILE AND IRON BALLAST COVER 36MTRS IN CIRCUMFERENCE WITH HEIGHT OF 1MTR. (N R CHIPCHASE). 7.10.10 7.10.10 EXAM'D 23.6.10 IN 5040.530N, 0256.124W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.01 IN GEN DEPTH 21.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 0.70MTR. LIES 135/315 DEGS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1343). RETAIN FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1844. PASSAGE LONDON FOR PORT PHILIP. GOT INTO DIFFICULTIES IN VIOLENT SW GALE OFF BEER HEAD, STRUCK A REEF AND DEVELOPED A LEAK WHICH LATER CAUSED IT TO SINK. CREW AND PASSENGERS LANDED AT LYME REGIS BY SHIPS BOAT. (R LARNE).

General Comments

WOODEN TIMBERS, IRON BALLAST & PILE OF BRICKS REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 40.53 N,2 56.124 W
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FAQ

Where is the HEROINE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HEROINE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 40.53 N,2 56.124 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HEROINE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HEROINE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the HEROINE (PROBABLY) sink?

The HEROINE (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 27, 1852.

When was the wreck of the HEROINE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HEROINE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1995.

What country did the HEROINE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HEROINE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HEROINE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HEROINE (PROBABLY) was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HEROINE (PROBABLY)?

The HEROINE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 307 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEROINE (PROBABLY)?

The HEROINE (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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