Hedda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hedda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.69 N,6 23.537 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.594833
  • Longitude: 6.392283
Wreck Depth 4.1 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEDDA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Tonnage 1498
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H03016/44 23.8.44 DW SHOWN IN 533520N, 062348E ON GERMAN CHART. - FNM 1748/44. H5865/47 9.9.47 DELETE. (NETHERLANDS NM 199/2968/47) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 2366/47. H03016/44 23.8.44 DW SHOWN IN 533530N, 062330E ON GERMAN CHART. - FNM 1748/44. H5865/47 9.9.47 DELETE. (NETHERLANDS NM 199/2968/47) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 2366/47. H5850/48 6.9.48 WK 1.4MTRS [5FT] IN 533548N, 062324E. (NETHERLANDS NM 2593/48). - NM 2004/48. H5850/48 5.10.51 POSN NOW FOUL. (HAMBURG NM 2794/51). - NM 1803/51. H1852/58 5.4.60 SHOWN AS WK 8MTRS [4FMS 2FT], ON GERMAN 90. NE 3509. H3287/64 7.10.64 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 3.3MTRS [1FM 5FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3731/64). - NM 1916/64 11.8.82 WK SW 3.5MTRS SHOWN IN 533544N, 062337E ON GERMAN 90 [1981 EDN]. NE 3509. H4146/82 21.11.83 NOW WK SW 4.3MTRS [2FMS 2FT]. (HAMBURG NM 4108/83). BR STD. HH328/460/01 5.11.93 NOW WK SW 4.1MTRS. (GERMAN NM 42[21]90/93). NE 3509. 28.12.06 SHOWN AS WK SW 3.7MTRS [LAT] IN 5335.689N, 0623.552E [WGD] ON GERMAN 90 [INT 1461] [NOV '05 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3631. SEP 2012/000248268 20.12.12 NOT SHOWN ON NETH 1353 [EDN DTD 11.2012]. NOT SHOWN ON NL401460 [EDN 1.3]. AMEND DEAD. SEP 2016/000055894 9.3.16 SW 4.1MTRS IN 5335.69N, 0623.54E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS NM 9/89/16). AMEND TO SW 4.1MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Circumstances of loss

23.11.41 VESSEL STRUCK A MINE & SANK N OF BORKUM ABOUT 23.11.41. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the HEDDA wreck located?

The HEDDA wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.69 N,6 23.537 E.

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

The HEDDA lies at a depth of about 4.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.69 N,6 23.537 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HEDDA?

The seabed around the HEDDA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HEDDA sink?

The HEDDA sank on Nov 23, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HEDDA discovered?

The wreck of the HEDDA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HEDDA belong to?

The HEDDA belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the HEDDA?

The HEDDA had a tonnage of 1498 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEDDA?

The HEDDA is classified as a steam ship.

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