Mary Heeley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mary heeley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 10.009 N,4 26.172 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.166817
  • Longitude: -4.436200
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARY HEELEY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 30.8 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 162
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1950
Original Detection Year 1991
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH100/351/04 15.3.91 HH100/351/04 15.3.91 GROUNDED AT BANKS HOWE, NEAR ONCHAN HARBOUR, IN 541000N, 042606W APPROX. (A CORKILL, 9.12.90). NCA. 11.1.01 11.1.01 REFLOATING ATTEMPTS FAILED, VESSEL WAS PARTLY SALVAGED WHERE SHE LAY. (DICTIONARY OF SHIPWRECKS OFF ISLE OF MAN, A CORKILL)
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2001

Circumstances of loss

RAN ONTO ROCKS JUST AFTER LEAVING DOUGLAS IN THICK MIST AND WAS LATER SMASHED BY HEAVY SEAS. VESSEL BUILT 1937 WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VIGILANT FISHING COMPANY (D F CARTWRIGHT). REFLOATING ATTEMPTS FAILED AND VESSEL WAS PARTLY SALVAGED WHERE SHE LAY. (DICTIONARY OF SHIPWRECKS OFF THE ISLE OF MAN, A CORKILL)

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FAQ

Where is the MARY HEELEY wreck located?

The MARY HEELEY wreck is located at coordinates 54 10.009 N,4 26.172 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARY HEELEY?

The seabed around the MARY HEELEY lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the MARY HEELEY sink?

The MARY HEELEY sank on Apr 29, 1950.

When was the wreck of the MARY HEELEY discovered?

The wreck of the MARY HEELEY was discovered in 1991.

What country did the MARY HEELEY belong to?

The MARY HEELEY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MARY HEELEY?

The MARY HEELEY had a tonnage of 162 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARY HEELEY?

The MARY HEELEY is classified as a trawler.

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