Heroine (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Heroine (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 12.096 N,4 40.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.201600
  • Longitude: -4.670000
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEROINE (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials,coal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1882
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/08 8.9.94 UPTURNED WOODEN HULL BELIEVED TO BE THE 'HEROINE'. (J HEATH, APPLEDORE SAC). POSN 511204N, 044008W FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/158/01 30.6.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158, M/B DATA DTD 2007/2008). AMEND DEAD. 23.1.14 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (FUGRO EMU, HI 1375). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 20, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1876 IN PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR ROSARIO WITH COAL AND RAILWAY IRON. MASTER J KIRBY. STRANDED ON NE CORNER OF LUNDY ISLAND IN FOG. LEAKED AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the HEROINE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HEROINE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 12.096 N,4 40.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HEROINE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HEROINE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HEROINE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HEROINE (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 13, 1882.

When was the wreck of the HEROINE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HEROINE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1994.

What country did the HEROINE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HEROINE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HEROINE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HEROINE (POSSIBLY) was carrying railway: stock and construction materials,coal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What type of wreck is the HEROINE (POSSIBLY)?

The HEROINE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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