Hm Submarine No 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Hm submarine no 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.619 N,4 10.168 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.176983
  • Longitude: -4.169467
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HM SUBMARINE NO 1
Type military vessel
Flag GB
Length 19.2 m
Width 3.7 m
Orientation 135
Tonnage 120
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1913
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4267/70 24.8.70 H4267/70 24.8.70 NDW IN 501042N, 041003W [OGB] USING DECCA. (D.T.B. CALKIN, 18.8.70). R/S. H4808/72 2.1.73 H4808/72 2.1.73 POSSIBLE SUBMARINE IN 501042N, 041003W [OGB] USING DECCA. (D.T.B. CALKIN, 1972). CHART AS USC 28MTRS. R/S. H4808/72 7.11.73 H4808/72 7.11.73 NOTHING FOUND, CLASSIFIED BOTTOM. (HMS HECATE, 1973). DELETED. NE 1267. H3110/72 13.3.75 H3110/72 13.3.75 SMALL WRECK LOCATED IN 501042N, 041003W [OGB] USING DECCA. A SMOOTH WRECK [NO OBVIOUS OBSTRUCTIONS]. AGREE WITH MR CALKIN'S 1972 COMMENT [H4808/72 2.1.73] MAY BE A SUBMARINE. (S. BARRETT - FISHERMAN FROM PLYMOUTH. VISIT TO WRECKS SECTION, 11.3.75). CHART AS USC 26FMS [48MTRS]. R/P. H1280/76/31 26.3.76 H1280/76/31 26.3.76 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 501042N, 041000W [OGB] USING DECCA. (LTR DATED 29.1.76 REFERS). NCA. H4808/72 28.4.81 H4808/72 28.4.81 CONFIRMED AS SMALL SUBMARINE OF DIMENSIONS FOR HOLLAND CLASS. HULL HEAVILY ENCRUSTED, BUT IN SOUND CONDITION. SITS ON KEEL WITH SLIGHT LIST AND APPROX 2FT INTO SEABED. NETS & FISHING TACKLE ABOUND. (SEAFORTH CLANSMAN SIGS DTD 15.4.81). NCA. H4808/72 18.5.81 H4808/72 18.5.81 WK IN 501026.7N, 041000.7W. (HMS BOSSINGTON, WK SURVEY, APRIL 1981). NCA. H4808/72 18.5.81 H4808/72 18.5.81 POSN NOT TO BE PROMULGATED. (F.O. PLYMOUTH, 11.5.81). 18.6.81 18.6.81 INTENTION TO SALVAGE WK STATED IN D/NLC/63/1/54. NCA. H1946/80 24.8.81 H1946/80 24.8.81 EXAM'D 26.3.81 IN 501035N, 041006W [OGB] USING HF6 [2 LOP]. DECCA USED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. NO SCOUR. LYING NW/SE. (HMS FOX, HI 16). AMEND TO WK 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN. R/P. 16.9.81 16.9.81 PROPOSAL TO SALVAGE FOR DISPLAY AT RN SUBMARINE MUSEUM, GOSPORT. (D/NLC/63/1/54). NCA. H4808/72 21.4.82 H4808/72 21.4.82 SEAFORTH CLANSMAN PROGRAMMED TO SALVAGE WK BETWEEN 10.8.82 & 6.9.82. (CINC FLEET 259/8/100.0, 8.4.82). NCA. H4808/72 24.6.82 H4808/72 24.6.82 SALVAGE OPS NOW PROGRAMMED FOR PERIOD 6.8.82 TO 10.9.82. (FO PLYMOUTH, 18.6.82). - NM 1740(T)/82 & WZ 453/82 ISSUED. H4808/72 13.9.82 H4808/72 13.9.82 SUCCESSFULLY RAISED 3.9.82 AND TAKEN INTO PLYMOUTH. (RMAS PINTAIL SIGS DTD 3.9.82 & 6.9.82). AMENDED TO LIFT. R/P.
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 1982

Circumstances of loss

5.4.77 RHE ROYAL NAVY'S FIRST SUBMARINE. FOUNDERED ABOUT 1.5M S.OF EDDYSTONE LT WHILE UNDER TOW TO THE BREAKERS. (P. R. COMPTON-HALL, 5.4.77). HM SUB NO 1 WAS SOLD IN 1913 AND IT WAS HM SUB NO 5 WHICH SANK ON TOW TO BREAKERS IN 1912. (WARSHIPS OF WW1, H M FLEMING).

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FAQ

Where is the HM SUBMARINE NO 1 wreck located?

The HM SUBMARINE NO 1 wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.619 N,4 10.168 W.

How deep is the HM SUBMARINE NO 1 and where exactly is it located?

The HM SUBMARINE NO 1 lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 50 10.619 N,4 10.168 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HM SUBMARINE NO 1?

The seabed around the HM SUBMARINE NO 1 lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the HM SUBMARINE NO 1 sink?

The HM SUBMARINE NO 1 sank on Oct 1, 1913.

When was the wreck of the HM SUBMARINE NO 1 discovered?

The wreck of the HM SUBMARINE NO 1 was discovered in 1970.

What country did the HM SUBMARINE NO 1 belong to?

The HM SUBMARINE NO 1 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HM SUBMARINE NO 1?

The HM SUBMARINE NO 1 had a tonnage of 120 tons.

What type of wreck is the HM SUBMARINE NO 1?

The HM SUBMARINE NO 1 is classified as a military vessel.

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