Hewgan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hewgan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 22.011 N,10 48.171 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.366850
  • Longitude: -10.802850
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEWGAN
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1958
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2004

Surveying Details

H6318/59 4.2.60 ST IN 062130N, 104818W. (LLOYDS & US NM 5382/59). - NM 2943/59. H1444/60 14.7.61 WK IN 062154N, 104820W IN PROCESS OF BEING BROKEN UP. LIES 013DEG, 2.88M FROM CAPE MESURADO LT. (MV ANDONI PALM & MV TRELISSICK, HN). AMEND POSN. - NM 1550/61. 27.8.87 A WK OF A LARGE VESSEL. THE BOWS, WITH A SMALL MAST WHICH ALMOST NEVER COVERS, DRIES IN 062201.9N, 104810.7W AND IS ABOUT 95MTRS LONG. THE STERN LIES IN 062200.3N, 104813.5W. (PG 1848/1, FEB 1981). AMEND TO DWP WITH N END STF AND MAST. 16.5.89 SHOWN ON GERMAN 639. 23.10.89 SHOWN AS ST RA CONSPIC. NC 2478. HH427/410/01 14.10.92 ST WK, RA. CONSPIC, IN 062200N, 104812W. (FRENCH NM 92 37 40). NCA. 9.2.04 SHOWN IN 0622.011N, 1048.171W [WGD] AS RESULT OF PG 1848/1 BEING FITTED LOCALLY TO COASTLINE. BA 2478 [PUBLISHED DEC'89].

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FAQ

Where is the HEWGAN wreck located?

The HEWGAN wreck is located at coordinates 6 22.011 N,10 48.171 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HEWGAN?

The seabed around the HEWGAN lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HEWGAN sink?

The HEWGAN sank on Apr 7, 1958.

When was the wreck of the HEWGAN discovered?

The wreck of the HEWGAN was discovered in 1960.

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