Heros (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Heros (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 15.623 N,1 24.42 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.260383
  • Longitude: -1.407000
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEROS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Sonar Length 23
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 170
Tonnage 349
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4214/26 DELETED 2182B. INS AS NDW WK (1918) (PA) ON 1192. H1141/65 31.5.55 AMEND TO WK 24FMS. BR STD. H1141/65 31.5.65 LOCATED IN 551504N, 012634W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 142 IN GEN DEPT 146-150FT. E/S TRACE SHOWS ROUNDED HUMP WITH PEAK ON OTHERWISE FEATURELESS SEABED. NOT EXAMINED FOR LEAST DEPTH. (HMS ECHO, 6.7.64). AMEND TO WK 23FMS. BR STD. 14.3.74 AMEND TO WK 43MTRS. BR STD. HH090/843/01 6.1.00 EXAM'D 2.6.99 IN 5515.623N, 0124.420W [WGS] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.5 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. FOUR SONAR CONTACTS COVER AREA OF 23MTRS BY 14MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.8MTRS. ORIENTATED 170/350 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 843). POSSIBLE DEBRIS. AMEND TO WK 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2000

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED.

General Comments

GROUP OF 4 DCS3 CONTACT, ?DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the HEROS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HEROS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 15.623 N,1 24.42 W.

How deep is the HEROS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HEROS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 55 15.623 N,1 24.42 W.

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

The seabed around the HEROS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the HEROS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HEROS (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 23, 1918.

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

The wreck of the HEROS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HEROS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HEROS (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the HEROS (POSSIBLY)?

The HEROS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 349 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEROS (POSSIBLY)?

The HEROS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.