Hetty (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hetty (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 33.076 N,0 32.136 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.551267
  • Longitude: -0.535600
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HETTY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 51.2 m
Width 7.5 m
Draught 4.2
Sonar Length 50
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 130
Tonnage 532
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 25, 1894
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H6331/87 27.1.89 WK EXAMINED IN 3.5.88 IN 543304N, 003202W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.7MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS. LIES 130/310DEGS, WELL BROKEN UP WITH HIGH POINT NEAR NW END. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B) BR STD. 30.8.01 EUT POSN: 5433.076N, 0032.136W. NE 134. 21.4.09 LOCATED IN 1996 BY C RACEY & A JACKSON. DIVED IN 5433.071N, 0033.139W USING DGPS. KNOWN LOCALLY AS 'PIG IRON'. OLD IRON HULLED WELL DECAYED WK. STEM POST, WINCH & 3 ANCHORS AT BOW, COMPOUND ENGINE, 1 BOILER. A PILE OF PIG IRON INGOTS IN HOLD AT AFT END. REMAINS OF A BRASS TELEGRAPH HEAD ALSO LOCATED. WK IS POSSIBLY HETTY LOST 25.7.1894. (C RACEY E-MAIL DTD 21.4.09) NCA. SEP2017/000002822 28.4.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2017

Circumstances of loss

21.4.09 BUILT 1875 BY RAYLTON, DIXON & CO. LTD., MIDDLESBROUGH, WITH STEAM COMPOUND ENGINE OF 65NHP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO. LTD., STOCKTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILSON SONS & CO., HULL. PASSAGE HULL TO NEWCASTLE. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS JOHAN JANNSEN IN DENSE FOG. (C RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 21.4.09)

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP WITH HIGH POINT NEAR NW END

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 33.076 N,0 32.136 W
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FAQ

Where is the HETTY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HETTY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 33.076 N,0 32.136 W.

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

The HETTY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 54 33.076 N,0 32.136 W.

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

The seabed around the HETTY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the HETTY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HETTY (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 25, 1894.

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

The wreck of the HETTY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the HETTY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HETTY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HETTY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HETTY (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HETTY (POSSIBLY)?

The HETTY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 532 tons.

What type of wreck is the HETTY (POSSIBLY)?

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

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