Heistad Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Heistad Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
56 42.991 N,2 26.094 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.716517
  • Longitude: -2.434900
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEISTAD
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Length 38 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.5
Tonnage 303
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2501/19 POSN 564300N, 022800W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. H4087/26 DELETED WK FROM CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMENDED TO DEAD. 18.1.04 DATA RE-ASSESSED. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 564300N, 022600W. (SIBI). RSDRA2022000243080 22.11.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2022). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1732). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2023

Circumstances of loss

EX-ALBERT T YOUNG. BUILT OF WOOD IN 1874 BY P E YOUNG, ISLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AKT HEISTAD. PASSAGE PORSGRUND FOR THE TYNE. DROVE ASHORE IN MONTROSE BAY IN HEAVY WEATHER. BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HEISTAD wreck located?

The HEISTAD wreck is located at coordinates 56 42.991 N,2 26.094 W.

When did the HEISTAD sink?

The HEISTAD sank on Nov 19, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HEISTAD discovered?

The wreck of the HEISTAD was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HEISTAD belong to?

The HEISTAD belonged to NO.

What cargo was the HEISTAD carrying?

The HEISTAD was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the HEISTAD?

The HEISTAD had a tonnage of 303 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEISTAD?

The HEISTAD is classified as a sailing vessel.