Helen Marie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Helen marie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
56 47.959 N,3 17.843 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.799317
  • Longitude: 3.297383
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELEN MARIE
Type fishing vessel
Flag DK
Tonnage 39
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH160/350/01 20.3.90 SANK IN 564800N, 031800E. (MRCC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 17.3.90) INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. HH160/350/01 5.6.90 LIKELY TO BE LEFT 'AS LIES' AS TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 30.4.90). NFA. 12.6.01 NOT SHOWN ON DANISH 93 [3RD EDN FEB'01, 1:375,000]. NCA, SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM QUOTES BA 272 AS AUTHORITY. SEP 2013/000016354 8.3.13 SHOWN AS WK USC 61MTRS IN 5647.759N, 0319.022E [WGD] ON NO2A0404 [EDN 2.0].
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE DRILLING PLATFORM TREASURE SAGA, WHICH WAS UNDER TOW OF SKANDI BETA.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the HELEN MARIE wreck located?

The HELEN MARIE wreck is located at coordinates 56 47.959 N,3 17.843 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HELEN MARIE?

The seabed around the HELEN MARIE lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the HELEN MARIE sink?

The HELEN MARIE sank on Mar 17, 1990.

When was the wreck of the HELEN MARIE discovered?

The wreck of the HELEN MARIE was discovered in 1990.

What country did the HELEN MARIE belong to?

The HELEN MARIE belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the HELEN MARIE?

The HELEN MARIE had a tonnage of 39 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELEN MARIE?

The HELEN MARIE is classified as a fishing vessel.