Heronspool Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Heronspool Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 13 N,14 48 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 4000 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HERONSPOOL |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 5202 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 12, 1939 |
| Original Detection Year | 1939 |
| Last Detection Year | 1987 |
| Original Source | other |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 5, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM SUBMARINE. (N.I.D). TORPEDOED BY U-48. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
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