Helge (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Helge (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 48.94 N,2 45.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.815667
  • Longitude: -2.751333
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELGE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 71.9 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1133
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1690/19 15.7.19 WK IN 484900N, 024500W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1291/28 28.6.28 AMENDED TO NDW. - NM 1056/28. H4984/74 13.4.77 NOW STATED TO BE NDW PA. (FR NM 77 08 29). BR STD. 26.2.80 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 20MTRS [11FMS] ON FR 878 [1979 EDN] & FR 970. BR STD. 8.1.91 SWEDISH SS 'HELGE' [WRONG TONNAGE & SINKING DATE GIVEN] IN 484900N, 024500W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. USC 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS, NO.14582053). NCA. SEP 2006/000369747 14.7.06 DELETED. (FRENCH NM 25/10/06). POSSIBLE THAT 'HELGE' IS NOW RECORD NO [61126]. AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 3724/06.
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2006

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1877 BY W GRAY & CO, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'UB 109' WHILST IN CONVOY ON PASSAGE FROM LONDON TO BREST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AKTIEB H UNER. (DODS, WW1 SL, LL WW2 & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the HELGE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 48.94 N,2 45.08 W.

How deep is the HELGE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 48 48.94 N,2 45.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HELGE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HELGE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the HELGE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HELGE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HELGE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HELGE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the HELGE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the HELGE (POSSIBLY)?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1133 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELGE (POSSIBLY)?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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