Hercules Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hercules Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 30 S,42 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -27.500000
  • Longitude: -42.166667
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERCULES
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 322.6 m
Width 48.2 m
Draught 25
Tonnage 99827
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3740/82 18.8.82 SCUTTLED 290M E OF FLORIANOPOLIS IN 3000MTRS. (LL 22.7.82). POSN 273000S, 421000W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2009

Circumstances of loss

8.6.82 BUILT IN 1971 BY HITACHI ZOSEN, SAKAI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED CARRIERS. PASSAGE ST CROIX, US VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR VALDEZ, ALASKA. DAMAGED BY AIR ATTACK FROM ARGENTINE AIRCRAFT ON 8.6.82. PROCEEDED TO RIO DE JANEIRO WITH 6 DEG LIST, & THERE FOUND TO HAVE UNEXPLODED BOMBS ON BOARD. THEY COULD NOT BE DISARMED SO SHE WAS SCUTTLED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HERCULES wreck located?

The HERCULES wreck is located at coordinates 27 30 S,42 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HERCULES?

The seabed around the HERCULES lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the HERCULES sink?

The HERCULES sank on Jul 20, 1982.

When was the wreck of the HERCULES discovered?

The wreck of the HERCULES was discovered in 1982.

What country did the HERCULES belong to?

The HERCULES belonged to LR.

What cargo was the HERCULES carrying?

The HERCULES was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HERCULES?

The HERCULES had a tonnage of 99827 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERCULES?

The HERCULES is classified as a tanker.

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