Other Wreck 11436

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 10.42 N,5 52.474 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.173667
  • Longitude: -5.874567
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 93 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Sonar Length 80
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 165
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 21, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck survey details for the site located at 59 10.42 N, 5 52.474 W off the coast of Scotland. This underwater obstruction, identified as the HMS Hecla, rests in the North Atlantic at a depth of 80 meters. The wreck measures approximately 80 meters in length and is oriented along a 345/165-degree axis. Survey data confirms the vessel is lying upright on the seabed with a general surrounding depth of 93 meters and no evidence of significant scour. This wreck site remains a recorded maritime hazard with an identified least depth of 80 meters as confirmed by hydrographic examinations.

Surveying Details

H2351/84 14.8.86 WK, LEAST DEPTH 80MTRS, IN 591015N, 055222W [OGB]. (HMS HECLA, SIGNAL DTD 31.7.86). - NM 2497/86. H2351/84 30.1.87 EXAM'D 25.7.86 IN 591027N, 055224W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 & TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 80 IN GEN DEPTH 93MTRS. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. NO SCOUR. LYING 345/165 DEG, APPARENTLY UPRIGHT. (HMS HECLA, HI 261). LENGTH ABOUT 80MTRS. NCA.

General Comments

UPRIGHT

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