Heye P Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Heye p Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.152 N,3 43.371 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.202533
  • Longitude: -3.722850
Wreck Depth -2 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEYE P
Type motor vessel
Length 47.9 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 296
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4287/77 2.1.80 H4287/77 2.1.80 HARD AGROUND AT PRAWLE PT. BREAKING UP [WHEELHOUSE GONE]. NO CHANCE OF SALVAGE. (CG BRIXHAM, TELEX DTD 17.12.80). POSN 249DEGS, 400YDS FROM PRAWLE POINT CG LOOKOUT. LYING ON GULL RK WITH ONLY STERN SHOWING - BOWS LYING BETWEEN THE ROCK AND CLIFFS. LIKELY TO BE COMPLETELY BROKEN UP SOON. CONSTITUTES NO HAZARD. (TELECON, BRIXHAM CG, 21.1.80). NCA. H4287/77 29.1.80 H4287/77 29.1.80 BOW REPD LYING ON ROCKS OFF PRAWLE POINT AND CAN BE SEEN. STERN SECTION HAS MOVED INTO A GULLEY ON THE WESTERN SIDE AND CAN ONLY BE SEEN AT LW. NEITHER PART IS A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (RECEIVER OF WRECK, SALCOMBE, 19.1.80). NCA. H1941/79 2.4.81 H1941/79 2.4.81 BROKEN WKGE, DRYING 2MTRS, CAN BE SEEN ON THE ROCKS ON NE SIDE OF PRAWLE ISLAND. (HMS FOX, HI 54A/79). NCA. POSN 501207N, 034318W FOR FILING ONLY. H1310/84/38 7.11.84 H1310/84/38 7.11.84 FIVE OTHER WKS LIE IN APPROXIMATELY THIS POSN: - (A) DUTCH E INDIAMAN 'DE BOOTE' [SEE 18435] - WRECKED 8.11.1738; (B) 'GLAD TIDINGS' - 1292TON SV - WRECKED 15.12.1882; (C) 'BONA' - 80TON KETCH - WRECKED 4.8.1907; (D) 'IDA' - A COLLIER - STRUCK AND BROKE IN TWO 22.9.1930, AND (E) 'LOUISE-YVONNE' - FRENCH ONION BOAT WHICH RAN AGROUND 29.9.1935. (K MCDONALD). NCA. 24.8.87 24.8.87 HMS CROCODILE [SEE 18384] ALSO WRECKED 1784 IN THIS POSN. (THW CROCKER, NNS 23C/2018). NCA. 16.8.11 16.8.11 UNABLE TO ACCESS POSN. TOO CLOSE INSHORE. (MARIN MATTEKNIK HI 1356). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 4, 2000

Circumstances of loss

18.12.79 RAN AGROUND IN FORCE 8 GALE. CREW RESCUED. (LL, 18.12.79).

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FAQ

Where is the HEYE P wreck located?

The HEYE P wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.152 N,3 43.371 W.

How deep is the HEYE P and where exactly is it located?

The HEYE P lies at a depth of about -2 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.152 N,3 43.371 W.

When did the HEYE P sink?

The HEYE P sank on Dec 16, 1979.

When was the wreck of the HEYE P discovered?

The wreck of the HEYE P was discovered in 1979.

What cargo was the HEYE P carrying?

The HEYE P was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the HEYE P?

The HEYE P had a tonnage of 296 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEYE P?

The HEYE P is classified as a motor vessel.

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