Hedekaer (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hedekaer (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 23.31 N,1 57.51 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.388500
  • Longitude: 1.958500
Wreck Depth 82 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEDEKAER (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag DK
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 88
Tonnage 256
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 28, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 31.7.75 SANK APPROX. 120 MILES E OF PETERHEAD. (LL 30.7.75). NCA. HH160/350/02 4.2.92 WK LOCATED IN 572321N, 015736E [EUR] USING PULSE/8. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT APPROX 6MTRS. LIES 088/268 DEG. (BP EXPLORATION OPERATING CO. LTD., 13.1.92). INS AS WK 82MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER BEING STRUCK BY HEAVY SEAS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 23.31 N,1 57.51 E
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FAQ

Where is the HEDEKAER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HEDEKAER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 23.31 N,1 57.51 E.

How deep is the HEDEKAER (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HEDEKAER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 82 meters and is located at coordinates 57 23.31 N,1 57.51 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HEDEKAER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HEDEKAER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the HEDEKAER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HEDEKAER (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 28, 1975.

When was the wreck of the HEDEKAER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HEDEKAER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1975.

What country did the HEDEKAER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HEDEKAER (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the HEDEKAER (POSSIBLY)?

The HEDEKAER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 256 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEDEKAER (POSSIBLY)?

The HEDEKAER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.