Herta M Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Herta m Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 28.45 N,4 26.083 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.474167
  • Longitude: 4.434717
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERTA M
Type motor vessel
Flag DE
Length 40.2 m
Width 7.3 m
Tonnage 297
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4242/61 WK 11.9MTRS IN 522827N, 042605E, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, Q.G WITH TOPMARK AND RAREFL. (NETH NM 2679T)/70). - NM 300T/71. H4242/71 1.10.71 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (NETH NM 2285(T)/71). NCA. H4242/71 9.11.71 SALVED. LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. (NETH NM 2763/71). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 9, 2010

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK 4 MILES NW OF IJMUIDEN. CREW OF 5 LANDED AT IJMUIDEN BY TUG 'HECTOR' AND LIFEBOAT. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 28.45 N,4 26.083 E
Herta M on Wreck Map Herta M Wreck on Google Map

More Motor Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the HERTA M wreck located?

The HERTA M wreck is located at coordinates 52 28.45 N,4 26.083 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HERTA M?

The seabed around the HERTA M lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the HERTA M sink?

The HERTA M sank on Sep 16, 1970.

When was the wreck of the HERTA M discovered?

The wreck of the HERTA M was discovered in 1970.

What country did the HERTA M belong to?

The HERTA M belonged to DE.

What cargo was the HERTA M carrying?

The HERTA M was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the HERTA M?

The HERTA M had a tonnage of 297 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERTA M?

The HERTA M is classified as a motor vessel.

Back to Wrecks