Lady Helen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lady helen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 22.885 N,0 24.755 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.381417
  • Longitude: -0.412583
Wreck Depth 31.1 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LADY HELEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 56.1
Sonar Width 9.64
Shadow Height 8.2
Orientation 49.5
Tonnage 811
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1917
Scour Dimensions 045.5,,000.6,049.5
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2016

Surveying Details

H6437/17 29.10.17 REPD SUNK 0.5 MILES NE SOUTH CHEEK, ROBIN HOOD'S BAY. ALSO REPD 0.5 MILES E FROM SOUTH CHEEK. H1310/86/7 19.2.86 LOCATED AND IDENTIFIED FROM MAKER'S PLATE AND BOILER/ENGINE DETAILS, IN 542254N, 002442W. LIES ON EVEN KEEL. COMPLETE FROM BOWS TO AFT HOLD. DAMAGED STERN. LEAST DEPTH 34MTRS [MHWS] IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. (G WADSWORTH, 26.1.86). TIDAL REDUCTION 6MTRS. INS AS WK 28MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 23.2.93 LOCATED IN 542253N, 002438.5W USING GPS. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/730/01 14.11.97 NOT SURVEYED. LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 13.06.16 EXAM'D 19.02.16 IN 5422.885N, 0024.755W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. LENGTH 56.1MTRS, WIDTH 9.64MTRS, HT 8.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 050/230. SCOUR LENGTH 45.5MTRS, 0.6MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 334. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SAT ON PROTRUDING SANDBANK, INTACT, DEGRADED AREA SOUTH WEST TIP. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 31MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE YARMOUTH (NOR) TO SEAHAM.

General Comments

Mainly intact

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 22.885 N,0 24.755 W
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FAQ

Where is the LADY HELEN wreck located?

The LADY HELEN wreck is located at coordinates 54 22.885 N,0 24.755 W.

How deep is the LADY HELEN and where exactly is it located?

The LADY HELEN lies at a depth of about 31.1 meters and is located at coordinates 54 22.885 N,0 24.755 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LADY HELEN?

The seabed around the LADY HELEN lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the LADY HELEN sink?

The LADY HELEN sank on Oct 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LADY HELEN discovered?

The wreck of the LADY HELEN was discovered in 1986.

What country did the LADY HELEN belong to?

The LADY HELEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LADY HELEN carrying?

The LADY HELEN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LADY HELEN?

The LADY HELEN had a tonnage of 811 tons.

What type of wreck is the LADY HELEN?

The LADY HELEN is classified as a steam ship.

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