Helvetia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Helvetia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 54 N,7 33 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.900000
  • Longitude: 7.550000
Water Depth 2830 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELVETIA
Type merchant vessel
Flag NL
Tonnage 494
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 18, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.6.70 30.6.70 VESSEL SANK, CREW PICKED UP IN 405400N, 073300E. (LLOYDS VOL.200). NCA, PLOTS IN 2830MTRS, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2001

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, CAPSIZED & SANK FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION BETWEEN SARDINIA & BALEARIC ISLANDS, WHILST ON PASSAGE FROM TALAMONE TO BOMA, ASSAB & DAMMAN. CREW OF EIGHT RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOLS.200,201,202).

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FAQ

Where is the HELVETIA wreck located?

The HELVETIA wreck is located at coordinates 40 54 N,7 33 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HELVETIA?

The seabed around the HELVETIA lies at approximately 2830 meters deep.

When did the HELVETIA sink?

The HELVETIA sank on Jun 18, 1970.

When was the wreck of the HELVETIA discovered?

The wreck of the HELVETIA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the HELVETIA belong to?

The HELVETIA belonged to NL.

What cargo was the HELVETIA carrying?

The HELVETIA was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the HELVETIA?

The HELVETIA had a tonnage of 494 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELVETIA?

The HELVETIA is classified as a merchant vessel.

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