Helene Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Helene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.059 N,5 8.564 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.684317
  • Longitude: -5.142733
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELENE
Type trawler
Flag BE
Length 31.2 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 3.5
Shadow Height 0.6
Tonnage 145
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1954
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01105/40 14.1.41 H01105/40 14.1.41 DW PA LIES 079DEGS, 11.1C FROM ST ANN'S HD LT. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 65/41 & FNM 80/41. H01105/40 16.1.50 H01105/40 16.1.50 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 25FT. (HMS SEAGULL). - NM 35/50. H01105/40 4.2.50 H01105/40 4.2.50 G CONL BUOY LAID 270DEGS, 300FT FROM WK. (TH NM 8/50). - NM 215/50. H01008/40 16.11.50 H01008/40 16.11.50 DISPERSAL OPS CARRIED OUT IN 514102N, 050830W. AREA SWEPT CLEAR AT 37FT, FOUL AT 38FT IN SURROUNDING UNEVEN BOTTOM 38-45FT. (SML 327, DTD 15.11.50). H01105/40 28.2.51 H01105/40 28.2.51 WK 6FMS 1FT, BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TRINITY HOUSE). - NM 365/51. H01027/40 5.7.51 H01027/40 5.7.51 LOCATED IN 514102N, 050830W. LEAST DEPTH 37FT. STANDS 2FT HIGH. UNEVEN ROCKY BOTTOM OF FROM 39-45FT IN VICINITY OF WK. (HMS SEAGULL, DTD 13.3.51). NCA. H1983/54 29.4.54 H1983/54 29.4.54 NOW CHARTED AS FOUL. NC 1478. H5901/54 28.10.54 H5901/54 28.10.54 FOUL IN 514102N, 050830W [OGB]. (HMS SCOTT, SWEEP REPORT, JUL'54 [E9720]). NC 2879.. 12.10.05 12.10.05 EUT POSN: 5141.059N, 0508.564W. NE 3273. SEP 2022/000131013 17.09.21 EXAM'D BY BDC FROM MHPA SURVEY DTD 17.09.21 NOTHING SIGNIFICANT IN DATA, (UKHO, H525.2 FEATURE REPORT). AMEND DEAD AND LTA TO DELETE FROM CHARTS. RSDRA202200131013 17.09.21 EXAM'D BY BDC FROM MHPA SURVEY DTD 17.09.21 NOT lOCATED IN DATA, (UKHO, H525.2 FEATURE REPORT). STATUS REVERTED TO UNDEFINED. CHART ACTION UNDELETED FROM NAV BAND
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2022

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1937 BY BOEL, JOS & FILS, TAMISE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY K WALRAVE. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. FOUNDERED AFTER DETONATING A GERMAN MINE WHILE FISHING. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HELENE wreck located?

The HELENE wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.059 N,5 8.564 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HELENE?

The seabed around the HELENE lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the HELENE sink?

The HELENE sank on Dec 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HELENE discovered?

The wreck of the HELENE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HELENE belong to?

The HELENE belonged to BE.

What cargo was the HELENE carrying?

The HELENE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HELENE?

The HELENE had a tonnage of 145 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELENE?

The HELENE is classified as a trawler.

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