Hewgan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hewgan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 21.95 N,10 48.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.365833
  • Longitude: -10.806667
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEWGAN
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1958
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 1, 2003

Surveying Details

ST IN POSN 013DEG, 2.88MILES FROM CAPE MESURADO LT. (LL). H6318/59 4.2.60 ST IN 062130N, 104818W. (USNM 5382/59). - NM 2943/59. H1444/60 14.7.61 WK IN PROCESS OF BEING BROKEN UP. POSN AMENDED TO APPROX 4.5 CABLES NNW. (MV TRLISSICK, & MVANDONI HN). 16.5.89 SHOWN IN POSN 17.5 DEG. 9.5 CABLES FROM LT ON N BREAKWATER ON GERMAN 639. [WGD] POSN: 062157N, 104824W. NC 2478.

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FAQ

Where is the HEWGAN wreck located?

The HEWGAN wreck is located at coordinates 6 21.95 N,10 48.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HEWGAN?

The seabed around the HEWGAN lies at approximately 8 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 1958.

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