Helmsdale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Helmsdale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 42.125 N,2 26.261 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.702083
  • Longitude: -2.437683
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELMSDALE
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 46.9 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 402
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1980
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H3060/79 1.12.80 STRANDED 0.5C N OF SCURDIE NESS LT APPROX IN 564208N,022610W. VESSEL IS UP FOR SALE 'AS IS, WHERE IS'. 50 YDS NW OF LT ON A LINE FROM LT TO TRAIL PAVILION POSN FROM SCURDIE NESS LT HO. (HMS CAMPERDOWN HN & LL 10, 12 & 20.11.80). INS AS ST. BR STD. H3060/79 11.3.81 WRECK REMOVED. (HMS CAMPERDOWN HN DTD 27.2.81) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1956. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORTH SHIPPING & TRADING CO LTD. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MONTROSE FOR KIRKWALL. DROVE ASHORE WHEN LEAVING HARBOUR. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HELMSDALE wreck located?

The HELMSDALE wreck is located at coordinates 56 42.125 N,2 26.261 W.

When did the HELMSDALE sink?

The HELMSDALE sank on Nov 7, 1980.

When was the wreck of the HELMSDALE discovered?

The wreck of the HELMSDALE was discovered in 1980.

What country did the HELMSDALE belong to?

The HELMSDALE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HELMSDALE carrying?

The HELMSDALE was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the HELMSDALE?

The HELMSDALE had a tonnage of 402 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELMSDALE?

The HELMSDALE is classified as a carrier.

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