Herport Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Herport Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 13.571 N,1 5.141 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.226183
  • Longitude: 1.085683
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERPORT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7.9
Orientation 125
Tonnage 2633
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2023

Surveying Details

H01122/41 9.6.41 LOCATED IN 531341N, 010532E. UPRIGHT WITH 2 MASTS SHOWING ABOVE HW. FOREMAST 28FT, MAINMAST 25FT. HEADING 305 DEG. (HMS FRANKLIN, 1941). INS AS DW (MASTS). - PFNM 1334/41. H01122/41 9.6.41 INS G CON, GPFL(3) G 10S, 060 DEG, 1C FROM WK. - TFNM 1335/41. H01122/41 24.6.41 INS AS DW. - NM 1450/41. H01122/41 5.7.41 INS G CAN, GPFL(2) G 10S, 258 DEG, 1C FROM WK. - TFNM 1549/41. H01122/41 14.10.41 INS BUOY. - FNM 2415/41. H01122/41 20.7.49 EXAM'D IN 531333N, 010515 USING DECCA. OROPESA SWEEP AFTER DISPERSAL CLEAR AT 46FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54 IN GEN DEPTH 57FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1949). H332/62 4.2.63 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). 26.11.74 AMEND TO WK 13.7MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH100/351/01 23.2.90 DIVED ON IN 531336N, 010518E USING DECCA. WK OF ABOUT 1000GRT. SMASHED UP. SMALL CONDENSER FOUND. (P J LASSIE, 12.6.89). NCA. HH090/593/01 21.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. RSDRA2022000040808 27.10.22 NOTHING SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2021. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1728). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-FAIRPORT '38, EX-LAKE FAIRPORT. BUILT IN 1919 BY DETROIT SB CO LTD, WYANDOTTE, USA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HERCOAL SHIPPING CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 352HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY DETRIOT SB CO LTD. PASSAGE METHIL FOR LONDON. CARGO 3400 TONS COAL. MINED.

General Comments

BROKEN UP WRECK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 13.571 N,1 5.141 E
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FAQ

Where is the HERPORT wreck located?

The HERPORT wreck is located at coordinates 53 13.571 N,1 5.141 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HERPORT?

The seabed around the HERPORT lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the HERPORT sink?

The HERPORT sank on Mar 14, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HERPORT discovered?

The wreck of the HERPORT was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HERPORT belong to?

The HERPORT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HERPORT carrying?

The HERPORT was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HERPORT?

The HERPORT had a tonnage of 2633 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERPORT?

The HERPORT is classified as a steam ship.

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