Englishman (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Englishman (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 30.192 N,5 51.469 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.503200
  • Longitude: -5.857817
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY)
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 40 m
Tonnage 487
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1941
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH100/351/20 7.8.03 HH100/351/20 7.8.03 NDW IN 5530.192N, 0551.469W [WGD]. DIVED APRIL 2003 AND IDENTIFIED AS A 40M TUG IN A GENERAL DEPTH OF 64MTRS. (D BELLMONT, EMAIL DTD 14.5.03). ACCORDING TO LOCAL KNOWLEDGE IT IS THE 'ENGLISHMAN', WHICH ACCORDING TO LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WW2 WAS PRESUMED SUNK 40M W OF TORY ISLAND (SEE [3284]). 9.10.13 9.10.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B DURING HI 1370. CONSIDERED TO BE SAME WK AS [3917] (QV). AMENDED DEAD.
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT, WHILE ON OHMS DUTIES, 18 LIVES LOST. (WW2SL, LL WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 30.192 N,5 51.469 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 21, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2003.

What country did the ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY)?

The ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 487 tons.

What type of wreck is the ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY)?

The ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tug.