Helena Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Helena Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 35.027 N,2 1.888 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.583783
  • Longitude: 2.031467
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELENA
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 85.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1798
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7252/16 22.11.16 POSN 4 TO 6 MILES SE OF CROSS SAND LTV. ACCEPT 523545N, 020245E PA. H8591/19 8.11.19 OB REPORTED IN 523520N, 020040E. INS AS WKPA. BR STD. H4282/26 14.10.26 AMEND TO DW. BR STD. H3989/29 18.6.29 SWEPT FOR UNSUCCESSFULLY BY TH. (TH 2202/29). DELETE. - NM ACTION. HH090/616/01 24.10.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2016/000091758 20.7.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2016-2017. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the HELENA wreck located?

The HELENA wreck is located at coordinates 52 35.027 N,2 1.888 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HELENA?

The seabed around the HELENA lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the HELENA sink?

The HELENA sank on Nov 21, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HELENA discovered?

The wreck of the HELENA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HELENA belong to?

The HELENA belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the HELENA?

The HELENA had a tonnage of 1798 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELENA?

The HELENA is classified as a steam ship.