Hero Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Hero Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 52 N,19 56 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.866667
  • Longitude: 19.933333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name HERO
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 7, 1916
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1928
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H2612/20 [NO DATE] HERO IN 545200N, 195600E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BA 2369. H8178/26 5.1.27 WK DELETED FROM CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H1923/28 [NO DATE] REMAINS OF THE WK, CLOSE INSHORE PALMNICHE CORNER, PILLAU, WILL BE REMOVED. (BERLIN NMS 5/420, 10/798 & 13/1201) NCA, LOCAL INTEREST ONLY. ROCK AWASH IN 545812N, 195854E. AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2005
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FAQ

Where is the HERO wreck located?

The HERO wreck is located at coordinates 54 52 N,19 56 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HERO?

The seabed around the HERO lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the HERO sink?

The HERO sank on Jan 7, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HERO discovered?

The wreck of the HERO was discovered in 1920.