Hmms 180 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmms 180 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 59.929 N,1 17.327 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.998817
  • Longitude: -1.288783
Wreck Depth 33.02 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMMS 180
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Length 36.3 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 36.3
Sonar Width 6.9
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 95
Tonnage 146
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1942
Bottom Texture 1,4
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H04099/41 14.3.42 RAMMED IN CONVOY AND SANK OFF TYNE NEAR T2 BUOY. (FOIC TYNE,13.2.42). INS AS NDWPA. - NM 567/42. H7018/58 12.11.59 LOCATED IN POSN 545958N, 011703W [OGB]. POSN ACCURATE TO 100 YDS. ASSUMED TO BE MM/S 180). SWEPT CLEAR BY OROPESA 86FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 114FT IN GEN DEPTH 135FT. NO SCOUR. (HMS SCOTT WK SWEEPING RPT 26.8.59). AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. H2433/71 21.4.71 CONTACT CLASSIFIED AS WAKE AND POSSIBLY TIDE RIP FROM THIS WK OBTAINED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS ROS DTD 31.12.70). 8.6.72 AMENDED TO WK 19FMS. BR STD. 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 34MTRS. NC 152. H4871/68 12.10.78 LOCATED IN 545955N, 011709W [OGB]. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. DEBRIS 5MTRS ACROSS. (E.MARGRETT, WIMPEY LAB LTD 11.9.78). RETAIN AS WK 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/796/01 31.12.98 EXAM'D 25.7.98 IN 545955.8N, 011720.1W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 32.7, FOUL 33.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.2 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.4MTRS. LENGTH 37MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 115/295 DEGS. BROKEN IN TWO AT ABOUT MIDSHIPS. BOW AND STERN INTACT WITH DEBRIS BETWEEN. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS. BR STD. sep 2019/000043627 28.2.19 EXAM�D 28.2.19 IN 5459.929N, 0117.327W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.02MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. LENGTH 36.3MTRS, WIDTH 6.9MTRS, HT 6.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 095/275DEGS. BROKEN INTO 2 PARTS WITH DEBRIS BETWEEN. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 31, 1998

Circumstances of loss

RAMMED IN CONVOY.

General Comments

BROKEN INTO 2 PARTS WITH DEBRIS BETWEEN

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FAQ

Where is the HMMS 180 wreck located?

The HMMS 180 wreck is located at coordinates 54 59.929 N,1 17.327 W.

How deep is the HMMS 180 and where exactly is it located?

The HMMS 180 lies at a depth of about 33.02 meters and is located at coordinates 54 59.929 N,1 17.327 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMMS 180?

The seabed around the HMMS 180 lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the HMMS 180 sink?

The HMMS 180 sank on Feb 13, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMMS 180 discovered?

The wreck of the HMMS 180 was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMMS 180 belong to?

The HMMS 180 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMMS 180?

The HMMS 180 had a tonnage of 146 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMMS 180?

The HMMS 180 is classified as a minesweeper.

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