Hercules Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Hercules Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
33 26 N,19 50 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1100 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HERCULES |
| Type | barge |
| Length | 45.7 m |
| Width | 12.8 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 29, 1985 |
| Original Detection Year | 1985 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H2526/83 10.12.85 REPD OVERTURNED AND ADRIFT IN 332600N, 195000E AND TO HAVE SUNK APPROX 17 MILES FROM CAPE THOLOMITES. (LL 30.10.85). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Mar 11, 2003 |
Circumstances of loss
ON TOW BY M TUG CAMPIONE FROM MALTA TO TOBRUK. CAPSIZED AND BROKE ADRIFT IN ROUGH SEAS. EVENTUALLY SANK.
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