Heron Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Heron Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 17.154 N,2 11.904 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.285900
  • Longitude: -2.198400
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERON
Type carrier
Length 57 m
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 24, 2004

Surveying Details

23.2.03 LOCATED BY LOBSTER FISHERMAN IN JUL '02. LYING IN APPROX 25-30MTRS 2M OFF N COAST OF JERSEY. WK OWNED BY JOHN OVENDEN WHO HAS RECOVERED THE BELL AND VARIOUS OTHER ITEMS NOW ON DISPLAY AT THE JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. BRIDGE, RUDDER AND PROPELLER IN PLACE, WOODEN WHEELHOUSE STRUCTURE MISSING. GALLEY AND HOLDS ACCESSIBLE. (DIVER MAGAZINE NOV '03 & FEB '04). POSN 4917.00N, 0212.00W FOR FILING ONLY. QUERIED WITH PAUL MIMMACK, JERSEY HBR AUTH. FOR INFORMATION TO SHOW ON NE 1136. HH100/351/21 24.2.04 MV HERON IN 4917.154N, 0211.904W [WGD]. POSN CONFIRMED BY DIVERS. OWNERSHIP TO BE CONFIRMED. (P MIMMACK, ASSISTANT HBR MASTER, JERSEY HBRS, E-MAIL DTD 24.2.04) INS AS DW. NE 1136.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN NETHERLANDS IN 1956. PASSAGE JERSEY FOR PORTSMOUTH. SANK AFTER STRIKING THE PATERNOSTERS. 3 OF 11 CREW LOST. (DIVER MAGAZINE).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the HERON wreck located?

The HERON wreck is located at coordinates 49 17.154 N,2 11.904 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HERON?

The seabed around the HERON lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HERON discovered?

The wreck of the HERON was discovered in 2003.

What cargo was the HERON carrying?

The HERON was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What type of wreck is the HERON?

The HERON is classified as a carrier.

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