Hercules Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hercules Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
41 17.264 N,71 46.242 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.287725
  • Longitude: -71.770697
Wreck Depth 27.3 m
Name HERCULES
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

SURVEY REQUIREMENT COMMENTS CONDUCT SEARCH AROUND LORAN C RATES RATHER THAN GP. DO NOT EXPEND MORE THAN TWO HOURS SEARCHING FOR THIS ITEM. IF FOUND, ACQUIRE POSITION AND LEAST DEPTH. HISTORY FE345SS/90--OPR-B660-HE; THE HERCULES WAS FOUND IN POS. LAT.41-17-16.14N, LONG.71-46-14.72W (NAD 83); ECHO SOUNDER DEPTH ON THE WRECK WAS 26.1M (85 FT), MLLW. SONARGRAM INDICATES WRECK RISES 1.6M OFF THE BOTTOM. (UPDATED 7/92 MCR) FE363/91--OPR-B66-RU; WRECK LOCATED IN POS. LAT.41-17-15.81N, LONG.71-46-14.51 (NAD 83) WITH A DIVER LEAST DEPTH OF 27.3M (89FT). DIVERS REPORT THE WRECK TO BE 60FT LONG, BOW RELATIVELY INTACT. EXACT ID COULD NOT BE MADE DUE TO DETERIORATION. (UPDATED 11/93 MCR) *****E-mail Corrospondence -- Report from Mark Munro (private citizen) indicates that the wreck located at this position is 50-60' in length and has a diesel engine. This is not consistent with his indication that the Hercules was 108' in length and powered by coal engines. Mr. Munro indicates that John Stanford of Jamestown, RI has located the Hercules with a least depth of 11' at 41/19.408 north lat, 71/47.468w lon (NAD83) in 14' of water approximately 100 yards south of Misquamicit Beach, RI. Mr. Munro indicates that Mr. Stanford has dove on the wreck and reports it as contiguous and consisting of the keel and plating to just above the turn of the bilge and an iron propeller. (Updated 8/06 by CG) DESCRIPTION 195 LORAN C RATES PROVIDED BY MR. RICHARD TARACKA, GREENWICH, CT. POLICE DEPARTMENT, TEL NO. 203-622-8007; 9960-W 14593.0, 9960-Y 43953.6, 9960-Z 25973.7. (ENTERED MSM 3/89) **** NOT CHARTED. MAPPING AND CHARTING BRANCH INFORMED. H12015/09 -- OPR-B363-TJ-09; 100 M. SEARCH RADIUS, ITEM LOCATED WITH MB WITH LEAST DEPTH 7 POSITION OF: 89 FT, (PTT 10/18/10).

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FAQ

Where is the HERCULES wreck located?

The HERCULES wreck is located at coordinates 41 17.264 N,71 46.242 W.

How deep is the HERCULES and where exactly is it located?

The HERCULES lies at a depth of about 27.3 meters and is located at coordinates 41 17.264 N,71 46.242 W.