Heworth Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Heworth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 58.346 N,1 37.253 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.972433
  • Longitude: 1.620883
Wreck Depth 4.62 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEWORTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 101.8 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 118
Sonar Width 15.9
Shadow Height 4.4
Orientation 137
Tonnage 2855
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 15, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0699/40 2.8.40 ST IN 511815N, 013732E. - PFNM 1929/40. H0699/40 2.10.40 AMEND TO ST PA. - NM 2380/40. H01079/40 23.1.41 AMEND DW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 42/41. H0699/40 16.5.42 AMEND TO DW, TWO MASTS, CONSPIC. - NM1016/42. H0699/40 3.4.50 DISPERSED TO WITHIN 3FT OF SEABED, WHICH IS SAND. CLEAR AT 6FT, FOUL AT 7FT. GEN DEPTH 6-14FT. SWEPT BY SMLS 322 & 323 IN 515818N, 013723E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 23.3.50 & HMS SCOTT, 8.7.50). AMEND TO WK 1FMS. - NM 1505/50. H3186/73 8.5.73 EXAM'D IN 515818N, 013727E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.4MTRS IN 7.5MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 11/72). NCA. 7.11.73 AMEND TO SW 1.8 MTRS. NC 2052. H3186/73 21.2.79 EXAM'D 10.10.78 IN 515817N, 013720E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.1 IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. SCOUR 12MTRS. LARGE FRAGMENTED WK GIVING GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM ALL DIRECTIONS, BUT SHADOW AND ORIENTATION NOT OBTAINED. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 60C/78). NCA. H4027/86 3.11.87 EXAM'D 9.7.87 IN 515820N, 013722E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.7 IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LYING, WELL BURIED IN THE SAND, 135/315 DEG. GIVES LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY BUT NO SONAR SHADOW. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 376). HH090/667/01 13.12.95 EXAM'D 29.6.95 IN 515822.36N, 013714.77E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.6 IN GEN DEPTH 9.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK IS CO-PLANAR WITH THE SEA FLOOR. CONFIRMED BY DIVER'S REPORT. CHART AS FOUL. (OCEANICS, HI 667). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2019/000272653 21.11.19 EXAM'D 29.06.19; IN 5158.346N, 0137.253E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.62MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS, LENGTH 118MTRS, WIDTH 15.9MTRS, HEIGHT 4.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 137/317 DEGS. DEGRADED WRECK WITH SQUARE AND RECTANGULAR STRUCTURES IN THE CENTRE.(CLINTON MARINE, HI 1584). AMEND FOUL 4.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

UK NM 6493/19

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FAQ

Where is the HEWORTH wreck located?

The HEWORTH wreck is located at coordinates 51 58.346 N,1 37.253 E.

How deep is the HEWORTH and where exactly is it located?

The HEWORTH lies at a depth of about 4.62 meters and is located at coordinates 51 58.346 N,1 37.253 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HEWORTH?

The seabed around the HEWORTH lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the HEWORTH sink?

The HEWORTH sank on Jul 15, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HEWORTH discovered?

The wreck of the HEWORTH was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HEWORTH belong to?

The HEWORTH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HEWORTH?

The HEWORTH had a tonnage of 2855 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEWORTH?

The HEWORTH is classified as a steam ship.

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