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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 6, 2000 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Wreck report for the HEROS (POSSIBLY) located off the coast of Northumberland, North Sea. The underwater wreck is positioned at coordinates 55 15.623 N, 1 24.42 W. Survey data confirms the wreck site as a submerged obstruction with a least echo sounder depth of 45.5 meters in a general seabed depth of 49 meters. Site analysis conducted via DGPS and sonar reveals a debris field measuring 23 meters by 14 meters. The structure has a height of 3.8 meters, is orientated 170/350 degrees, and exhibits no magnetic anomaly or scour patterns on the seabed. Historical records previously listed the wreck with varying depths, but current hydrographic data identifies it as a distinct underwater obstruction at the specified North Sea coordinates.
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.
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 15.623 N,1 24.42 W
Heros (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Heros (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
GROUP OF 4 DCS3 CONTACT, ?DEBRIS