Hedrun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hedrun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 10 N,16 37 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.166667
  • Longitude: -16.616667
Water Depth 700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEDRUN
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 96.6 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2325
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 16, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 571000N, 163700W. (LLOYDS). 31.7.87 31.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY A/B ORESUNDSVARVET. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STOCKHOLMS REDERI-A/B SVEA. TURBINE ENGINE OF 252NHP. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND. TORPEDOED BY U-48. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the HEDRUN wreck located?

The HEDRUN wreck is located at coordinates 57 10 N,16 37 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HEDRUN?

The seabed around the HEDRUN lies at approximately 700 meters deep.

When did the HEDRUN sink?

The HEDRUN sank on Aug 16, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HEDRUN discovered?

The wreck of the HEDRUN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HEDRUN belong to?

The HEDRUN belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the HEDRUN?

The HEDRUN had a tonnage of 2325 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEDRUN?

The HEDRUN is classified as a steam ship.

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