Hector Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Hector Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 20.003 N,1 32.097 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 20 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HECTOR |
| Type | tug |
| Flag | NL |
| Length | 30 m |
| Width | 8.2 m |
| Draught | 3.3 |
| Tonnage | 192 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 10, 1973 |
| Original Detection Year | 1973 |
| Last Detection Year | 1974 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 21.12.73 AGROUND IN 552000N, 013200W. (LL, 27.12.74). NCA. 13.8.74 REPORTED TO HAVE MADE THE TYNE AFTER FLOATING OFF AFTER GROUNDING. (B GALLAGHER, TELECON 13.8.74). AMEND LIFTED. |
| Last Amended Date | Mar 3, 2008 |
Circumstances of loss
RAN AGROUND. (LL).
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