Hms Ben Heilem Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms ben heilem Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 46.016 N,1 59.095 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.766933
  • Longitude: -1.984917
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BEN HEILEM
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 196
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 8, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 1997

Surveying Details

H2501/19 24.3.19 WK IN POSN 350.5 DEGS 0.13M FROM BERWICK PIER LT OR 554600N 015900W. (SNO GRANTON). BR STD. H4214/26 1.7.26 AMEND TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H3565/34 24.12.34 ST IN 554601N, 015900W. (?KALLET 3969). BR STD. HH3463/71 29.7.97 WK SHOULD BE DELETED. (BERWICK HARBOUR COMMISSION, LTR DTD 19.10.71). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 3118/97. HH090/915/01 22.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

HM TRAWLER, BUILT & HIRE 1914, WAS WRECKED OFF BERWICK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 46.016 N,1 59.095 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS BEN HEILEM wreck located?

The HMS BEN HEILEM wreck is located at coordinates 55 46.016 N,1 59.095 W.

When did the HMS BEN HEILEM sink?

The HMS BEN HEILEM sank on Oct 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS BEN HEILEM discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BEN HEILEM was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS BEN HEILEM belong to?

The HMS BEN HEILEM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BEN HEILEM?

The HMS BEN HEILEM had a tonnage of 196 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BEN HEILEM?

The HMS BEN HEILEM is classified as a trawler.

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