Helene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Helene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 39.916 N,0 50.277 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.665267
  • Longitude: -0.837950
Wreck Depth 42.79 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELENE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 45.7 m
Width 7.7 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 42
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 305
Tonnage 424
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1904
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01106/42 20.4.42 WK LOCATED 124DEG, 1.5M APPROX FROM 19C BUOY. ESTIMATED LEAST DEPTH 80FT. (C IN C ROSYTH, 17.3.42). GIVES POSN 544020N, 004955W APPROX. NCA. H5103/83 15.9.86 FASTENER IN 544004N, 005017W. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET, WHITBY AREA). NCA. H6331/87 3.2.89 EXAM'D 23.6.88 IN 543954N, 005012W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.4 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS. LIES ROUGHLY 090/270DEG, WELL BROKEN UP AND COVERING AREA 50 X 12MTRS. HIGH POINT AT CENTRE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. HH100/351/13 17.3.98 IDENTIFIED AS 'HELENE'. IDENTIFIED FROM NAME ON BELL, MATCHED TO LLOYD'S DETAILS BY OVERALL SIZE AND ENGINE DETAILS. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY, LTR DTD 12.3.98). 30.8.01 EUT POSN: 5439.908N, 0050.300W. NE 134. HH100/351/19 19.9.02 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. A COASTER WITH ENGINE MIDSHIPS. TWO BOILERS AND DONKEY BOILER JUST FWD OF STBD BOILER. FWD HOLDS FLAT. SMALL BOW BADLY BROKEN UP. WINCH AND STBD ANCHOR DEBRIS OFF TO PORT SIDE OF PORT BOILER. IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THIS VESSEL SANK EARLIER THAT 1930 DUE TO THE STATE OF THE WK. (S OLD & B JOLLY, EMAIL DTD 18.9.02). NCA. SEP2017/000110289 7.6.17 EXAM'D BY BDC 6.6.17 IN 5439.916N 0050.277W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.79MTRS. LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HEIGHT 4MTRS. (MMT, HI1491). AMEND TO NDW 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 7, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1892 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO., NEWCASTLE, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 71NHP, 1 BOILER SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY N.E.M.E. CO. LTD., SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R. BISSET. ON PASSAGE ROUEN TO HARTLEPOOL. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS GENERAKL HAVERLOCK. 7 OF 13 CREW LOST. (C RACEY)

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the HELENE wreck located?

The HELENE wreck is located at coordinates 54 39.916 N,0 50.277 W.

How deep is the HELENE and where exactly is it located?

The HELENE lies at a depth of about 42.79 meters and is located at coordinates 54 39.916 N,0 50.277 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HELENE?

The seabed around the HELENE lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the HELENE sink?

The HELENE sank on May 28, 1904.

When was the wreck of the HELENE discovered?

The wreck of the HELENE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HELENE belong to?

The HELENE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the HELENE carrying?

The HELENE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the HELENE?

The HELENE had a tonnage of 424 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELENE?

The HELENE is classified as a steam ship.

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