Heathdene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Heathdene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 21.94 N,5 22.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.365667
  • Longitude: -5.368167
Wreck Depth 78 m
Water Depth 98 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEATHDENE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3541
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details 10.2.75 10.2.75 SUNK IN 492200N, 052200W APPROX. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL. 17). 21.2.75 21.2.75 SANK 38M SSW FROM THE LIZARD. (WW1SL). 19.1.77 19.1.77 INS AS WK USC PA 73MTRS IN 492200N, 052200W. NC 2565. 4.1.78 4.1.78 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] OR IN FRENCH WRECK RECORDS 1976. 4.8.87 4.8.87 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 30.6.99 30.6.99 LISTED AS NDW PD IN FRENCH WK RECORDS, 1999. NCA. 12.6.07 12.6.07 NOW WK USC 78MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). BR STD. 26.5.10 26.5.10 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 78MTRS IN 4921.940N, 0522.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7311 [3RD EDN 2009, 1:375,000]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 26, 2010

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE BENISAF, ALGERIA FOR SOUTH SHIELDS. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE 38M SSW FROM THE LIZARD. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the HEATHDENE wreck located?

The HEATHDENE wreck is located at coordinates 49 21.94 N,5 22.09 W.

How deep is the HEATHDENE and where exactly is it located?

The HEATHDENE lies at a depth of about 78 meters and is located at coordinates 49 21.94 N,5 22.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HEATHDENE?

The seabed around the HEATHDENE lies at approximately 98 meters deep.

When did the HEATHDENE sink?

The HEATHDENE sank on Sep 7, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HEATHDENE discovered?

The wreck of the HEATHDENE was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HEATHDENE belong to?

The HEATHDENE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HEATHDENE carrying?

The HEATHDENE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the HEATHDENE?

The HEATHDENE had a tonnage of 3541 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEATHDENE?

The HEATHDENE is classified as a steam ship.

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