Heron Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Heron Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 57.623 N,1 7.516 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.960383
  • Longitude: 1.125267
Wreck Depth 22.34 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERON
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 76.7 m
Width 10.5 m
Draught 5.6
Sonar Length 82.2
Sonar Width 14.3
Shadow Height 7.9
Orientation 150
Tonnage 1516
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1947
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 180.0,,005.9,025.0
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H7393/30 12.10.30 LOCATED, BY OROPESA SWEEP AT 67FT, 063DEGS, 6.42M FROM DUNGENESS HIGH LT HO USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 45FT, FOUL AT 46FT. LEAST DEPTH 45FT IN GEN DEPTH 17FMS. (HMS KELLET, 1.11.30). H2760/49 18.5.49 PRESUMED TO BE IN TWO PARTS 505732N, 010731E & 505729N, 010737E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 27.4.49). CHART IN 505732N, 010731E. BR STD. H5824/60 3.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 56FT. (HMS SCOTT, 10.5.60). NCA YET. H2760/49 16.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 44FT, FOUL AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 69FT IN GEN DEPTH 104FT, SCOUR DEPTH 112FT. (HMS SCOTT, 11.5.61). BR STD.. H2760/49 18.1.62 G SPH LT BUOY, IQG. CLOSE SW OF WK. (TH NM 93/61). - NM 2639/61. H2118/61 26.6.63 DISPERSAL CONTRACT PLACED. (TH LTR 19.6.63). H5824/60 30.9.63 DISPERSED AND CLEAR TO LEAST DEPTH OF 55FT. (TH, 25.7.63). - NM 2032/63. H4199/78 5.10.78 LOCATED 26.9.77 IN 505735N, 010736E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 35MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.1MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS. LYING 160/340DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/711/01 30.1.97 EXAM'D 4.8.96 IN 505737N, 010731E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.7, FOUL AT 22.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.1 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10.6MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 160/340DEGS. IN ONE PIECE, PARTIALLY BURIED. (NP 1016 HI 711). BR STD. HH100/351/17 16.10.01 THIS IS THE 'HERON'. IDENTIFIED BY THE NAME 'NEPTUNUS' ON THE BELL. (T GOODFELLOW, EMAIL DTD 10.10.01). NCA. SEP2016/000091764 19.4.17 EXAM'D 12.9.16; IN 5057.623N, 0107.516E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.34MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 82.2MTRS, WIDTH 14.3MTRS, HEIGHT 7.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 150/330 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 180MTRS, 5.9MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 025 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-HOLLANDIA-36, EX-HERON-35, EX-NEPTUNUS. BUILT IN 1906 BY WERF VPHN RIJKEE & CO, ROTTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DEM N KOUFOS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR PIREAUS. GENERAL CARGO. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION.

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FAQ

Where is the HERON wreck located?

The HERON wreck is located at coordinates 50 57.623 N,1 7.516 E.

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

The HERON lies at a depth of about 22.34 meters and is located at coordinates 50 57.623 N,1 7.516 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HERON?

The seabed around the HERON lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the HERON sink?

The HERON sank on Jun 28, 1947.

When was the wreck of the HERON discovered?

The wreck of the HERON was discovered in 1930.

What country did the HERON belong to?

The HERON belonged to GR.

What cargo was the HERON carrying?

The HERON was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HERON?

The HERON had a tonnage of 1516 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERON?

The HERON is classified as a steam ship.

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