Helmspey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Helmspey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 22.6 S,24 56.55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.376667
  • Longitude: 24.942500
Water Depth 128 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELMSPEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 122.2 m
Width 16.6 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4764
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1943
Original Detection Year 1957
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H8066/52 27.6.57 H8066/52 27.6.57 NDW IN 342236S, 245633E OR 151.5DEGS, 11.35C FROM SEAL POINT PT LT. (RISDON BEAZLEY). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1931 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 424NHP. SHE WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE NOT FAR FROM PORT ELIZABETH. 5 CREW WERE KILLED. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the HELMSPEY wreck located?

The HELMSPEY wreck is located at coordinates 34 22.6 S,24 56.55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HELMSPEY?

The seabed around the HELMSPEY lies at approximately 128 meters deep.

When did the HELMSPEY sink?

The HELMSPEY sank on Feb 11, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HELMSPEY discovered?

The wreck of the HELMSPEY was discovered in 1957.

What country did the HELMSPEY belong to?

The HELMSPEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HELMSPEY carrying?

The HELMSPEY was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the HELMSPEY?

The HELMSPEY had a tonnage of 4764 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELMSPEY?

The HELMSPEY is classified as a steam ship.

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