Helen Of Troy 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
Helen of troy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 37.215 N,1 9.197 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.620250
  • Longitude: 1.153283
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELEN OF TROY
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1955
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 1967
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2007

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck named Helen of Troy, located at coordinates 51 37.215 N, 1 9.197 E in the Barrow Deep area off the coast of England, was originally reported in 1955 as drying at low water and covered at high water near the East Barrow Beacon. However, a 1961 survey by HMS Echo failed to locate any visible remains at the listed position, and official records from 1967 confirm that the vessel was subsequently towed away and returned to active trading, meaning no structural wreck remains at this location today.

Surveying Details

H6278/55 9.12.55 ST IN 513711N, 010918E OR 244DEGS 2.53M FROM E BARROW BEACON. CLEAR AT LW, COVERED AT HW. (BARROW DEEP LV, LL, SML 3516 HN). - NM 2872/55. H5717/61 27.7.62 NOT LOCATED. LISTED POSN DRIES AT LW, NOTHING VISIBLE. (HMS ECHO 1961). DELETE. BR STD. 1967 VESSEL HAS BEEN TOWED AWAY - NOW TRADING AGAIN.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 37.215 N,1 9.197 E
Helen Of Troy on Wreck Map Helen Of Troy Wreck on Google Map

More Motor Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the HELEN OF TROY wreck located?

The HELEN OF TROY wreck is located at coordinates 51 37.215 N,1 9.197 E.

When did the HELEN OF TROY sink?

The HELEN OF TROY sank on Oct 22, 1955.

When was the wreck of the HELEN OF TROY discovered?

The wreck of the HELEN OF TROY was discovered in 1955.

What country did the HELEN OF TROY belong to?

The HELEN OF TROY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HELEN OF TROY carrying?

The HELEN OF TROY was carrying stone.

What type of wreck is the HELEN OF TROY?

The HELEN OF TROY is classified as a motor vessel.

Back to Wrecks