Other Wreck 855

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 55.273 N,0 25.397 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.921217
  • Longitude: 0.423283
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1953
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

Historic shipwreck of HMS Hearty, sunk in 1917, located at coordinates 52 55.273 N, 0 25.397 E in the North Sea off the English coast. Originally charted as obstruction FOUR ST, later amended, and subsequently expunged from hydrographic surveys as a deleted dead wreck.

Surveying Details

FOUR ST IN 525415N, 002530E. (HMS HEARTY, 1917). NE 108. H4523/26 16.10.26 AMEND TO ST WKS IN AMENDED POSN 525515N, 002530E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H2704/53 26.8.53 DELETE. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

General Comments

4 STRANDED WRECKS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 55.273 N,0 25.397 E
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