Hereford Express Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Hereford express Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 16.45 N,5 35.622 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.274167
  • Longitude: -5.593700
Wreck Depth 2.2 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEREFORD EXPRESS
Type bulk carrier
Flag NL
Length 66.8 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 57.3
Sonar Width 31.5
Shadow Height 2.2
Tonnage 497
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 12.8.71 WRECK IN 551630N, 053535W (PA) HAS BEEN BROKEN UP. (LL VOL.205). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H1287/74 14.11.74 SOME SALVAGE HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT ON THIS VESSEL. DAVIT MARKS POSN. BELIEVED FURTHER SALVAGE TO TAKE PLACE SPRING 1975 BY OWNER. (G. MCCALLUM, 6.11.74). H1309/76 25.1.77 REPD TO BE BELOW WATER AND BROKEN UP. (INFO OBTAINED FROM SOUTHEND CG, REPORT BY P.C. MINTER, RAF CONINGSBY SAC 22.11.76). H1310/83/13 16.2.83 VERY BROKEN UP. SALVAGE BEING CARRIED OUT BY LOCAL OWNER. PART OF HULL SHOWS AT LW IN 551629N, 053536W. (SGT HARGREAVES, 16.2.83). NCA. H2885/83 1.5.86 NOT SEEN DURING BOAT INVESTIGATION OF AREA. NO PORTION NOW EXISTS ABOVE CD. ANY WRECKAGE REMAINING MUST BE VERY BROKEN UP DUE EXPOSED POSITION. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165B). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2024000271170 �08.10.24 EXAM'D 15.03.24; WK LOCATED IN 5516.450N, 0535.622W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.22MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. LENGTH 57.3MTRS, WIDTH 31.5MTRS, HT 2.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 266/086DEGS. DEGRADED WK WITH VISIBLE MOTOE ENGINE AND OTHER WK DEBRIS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1790, H525-3866). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 2.2MTRS IN REVISED.
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2024

Circumstances of loss

EX- MARGOT. BUILT 1950. GROUNDED OFF MULL OF KINTYRE. REFLOATED BY MV HOPE ISLE, BUT TOW BROKE AND SHIP AGAIN GROUNDED OFF SANDA ISLAND LT HO. CATTLE SLAUGHTERED BY RSPCA. (LL VOL.202).

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FAQ

Where is the HEREFORD EXPRESS wreck located?

The HEREFORD EXPRESS wreck is located at coordinates 55 16.45 N,5 35.622 W.

How deep is the HEREFORD EXPRESS and where exactly is it located?

The HEREFORD EXPRESS lies at a depth of about 2.2 meters and is located at coordinates 55 16.45 N,5 35.622 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HEREFORD EXPRESS?

The seabed around the HEREFORD EXPRESS lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the HEREFORD EXPRESS sink?

The HEREFORD EXPRESS sank on Oct 29, 1970.

When was the wreck of the HEREFORD EXPRESS discovered?

The wreck of the HEREFORD EXPRESS was discovered in 1970.

What country did the HEREFORD EXPRESS belong to?

The HEREFORD EXPRESS belonged to NL.

What cargo was the HEREFORD EXPRESS carrying?

The HEREFORD EXPRESS was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the HEREFORD EXPRESS?

The HEREFORD EXPRESS had a tonnage of 497 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEREFORD EXPRESS?

The HEREFORD EXPRESS is classified as a bulk carrier.

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