Heron I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Heron i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 16.181 N,4 3.843 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.269683
  • Longitude: -4.064050
Wreck Depth 40.12 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERON I
Type sloop
Flag GB
Length 8.2 m
Sonar Length 31
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 0.9
Orientation 195
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1995
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2022

Surveying Details

HH232/450/03 15.8.95 SANK IN 501608N, 040402W [OGB]. (MRSC BRIXHAM, TLX DTD 1.8.95). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2021/000052671 7.10.20 EXAM�D 2020; IN 5016.181N, 0403.843W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.12MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. LENGTH 31MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT 0.9MTRS. ORIENTATION 195/015 DEGS. DEBRIS FIELD LENGTH 135MTRS, TOWARD 345 DEGS, SCATTERED DEBRIS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1679). AMEND NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

HAD FIRE ONBOARD, BURNED TO WATERLINE. CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

GRP HULL

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FAQ

Where is the HERON I wreck located?

The HERON I wreck is located at coordinates 50 16.181 N,4 3.843 W.

How deep is the HERON I and where exactly is it located?

The HERON I lies at a depth of about 40.12 meters and is located at coordinates 50 16.181 N,4 3.843 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HERON I?

The seabed around the HERON I lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the HERON I sink?

The HERON I sank on Aug 1, 1995.

When was the wreck of the HERON I discovered?

The wreck of the HERON I was discovered in 1995.

What country did the HERON I belong to?

The HERON I belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HERON I?

The HERON I is classified as a sloop.

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