Helle Bewa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Helle bewa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 39 N,57 11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.650000
  • Longitude: -57.183333
Water Depth 4300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELLE BEWA
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 71.5 m
Width 13 m
Draught 6.8
Tonnage 1400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 31.1.74 31.1.74 WK IN 203900N, 571100W. (LL VOL. 215). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1973 BY ORSKOVA STAALSKIBS VAERFT, FREDRIKSHAVN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BEWA LINE A/S. PASSAGE PORT HAWKESBURY, CAPE BRETON ISLAND FOR RIO DE JANEIRO. SANK 780 MILES FROM PUERTO RICO, AFTER MAKING WATER. ONE CREW MEMBER LOST. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the HELLE BEWA wreck located?

The HELLE BEWA wreck is located at coordinates 20 39 N,57 11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HELLE BEWA?

The seabed around the HELLE BEWA lies at approximately 4300 meters deep.

When did the HELLE BEWA sink?

The HELLE BEWA sank on Jan 29, 1974.

When was the wreck of the HELLE BEWA discovered?

The wreck of the HELLE BEWA was discovered in 1974.

What country did the HELLE BEWA belong to?

The HELLE BEWA belonged to DK.

What cargo was the HELLE BEWA carrying?

The HELLE BEWA was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the HELLE BEWA?

The HELLE BEWA had a tonnage of 1400 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELLE BEWA?

The HELLE BEWA is classified as a motor vessel.

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