Helvetia (Possibly) Wreck

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Helvetia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 52.695 N,1 12.162 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.878250
  • Longitude: -1.202700
Wreck Depth 38.41 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HELVETIA (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 10.2
Sonar Width 8.3
Shadow Height 5.9
Tonnage 167
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1916
Bottom Texture 1,4
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 5 MILES EAST OF SEAHAM. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). H6330/87 15.7.88 WK 42.7 IN GEN DEPTH 44.2MTRS IN 545241N, 011204W [OGB]. (GARDLINE, TELEX 19.6.88). NCA YET. H6330/87 14.11.88 EXAM'D 4.8.88 IN 545241N, 011203W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [6 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 38.0, FOUL 38.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.7 IN GEN DEPTH 44.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 44.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.2MTRS, LENGTH 10MTRS, WIDTH 3MTRS. LIES 013/193 DEG. PRESENTS A SQUARE-LIKE SHADOW, CHART AS AN OBSTN. (GARDLINE, HI 414A). INS AS OSW 38MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043658 26.02.19 EXAM'D IN 5452.696N, 0112.161W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.07MTRS. (MPV POHJANMERI, H102 HI1513 001). AMEND TO 36.07MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2019/000043627 26.3.19 EXAM�D 26.3.19 IN 5452.695N, 0112.162W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.41MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. LENGTH 10.2MTRS, WIDTH 8.3MTRS, HT 5.9MTRS. APPEARS TO BE 2 SEPARATE OBJECTS LYING PERPENDICULAR TO EACH OTHER. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND OBSTN 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2019

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND SCUTTLED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (WW1SL).

General Comments

APPEARS TO BE 2 SEPARATE OBJECTS LYING PERPENDICULAR TO EACH OTHER

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FAQ

Where is the HELVETIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HELVETIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 52.695 N,1 12.162 W.

How deep is the HELVETIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HELVETIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 38.41 meters and is located at coordinates 54 52.695 N,1 12.162 W.

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

The seabed around the HELVETIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the HELVETIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HELVETIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 8, 1916.

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

The wreck of the HELVETIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HELVETIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HELVETIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HELVETIA (POSSIBLY)?

The HELVETIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 167 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELVETIA (POSSIBLY)?

The HELVETIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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