Helge (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Helge (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 32.427 N,2 40.544 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.540450
  • Longitude: -2.675733
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELGE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Tonnage 343
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H1271/78 16.6.80 H1271/78 16.6.80 NDW SHOWN IN 493229.3N, 024027.9W [EUR] ON FR 881 [1980 EDN]. BR STD. 9.1.91 9.1.91 NDW IN 493229.3N, 024027.7W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14592188). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 4932.427N, 0240.544W.
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI AB, CORNELIA. PASSAGE GRANVILLE FOR BARRY ROADS. SHELLED BY SUBMARINE, CAPTURED & SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. CREW RECOVERED FROM LIFEBOAT. 6M NW OF GUERNSEY. (WW1SL, LL WW1 & M PAGE).

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FAQ

Where is the HELGE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 32.427 N,2 40.544 W.

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

The seabed around the HELGE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the HELGE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 3, 1917.

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

The wreck of the HELGE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

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 ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HELGE (POSSIBLY)?

The HELGE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 343 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELGE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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