Hms Agate Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms agate Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 52.18 N,1 46.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.869667
  • Longitude: 1.780550
Wreck Depth 2.55 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS AGATE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 33.9 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 147.1
Sonar Width 35
Shadow Height 3.6
Orientation 95
Tonnage 627
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 108.0,,005.8,335.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 21, 2015

Surveying Details

H02994/41 16.9.41 INS DW IN 525205N, 014655E. - NM 2157/41. LOCATED BY SONAR. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1950). H1970/53 16.2.54 MAST, SHOWING 50FT ABOVE MHWS, IN 525205.1N, 014655.4E. (HMS SHACKLETON, 18.11.53). INS LEGEND 'MAST'. - NM 384/53. H4658/71 27.2.74 MAST NO LONGER VISIBLE. SWEPT CLEAR 6.2.74. PREVIOUSLY GAVE GOOD RADAR RETURNS. (THV PATRICIA, HN 6.2.74). DELETE 'MAST'. - NM 545/74. H1952/80 24.1.83 EXAM'D 3.6.82 IN 525205N, 014658E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.9 IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 6MTRS. CLOSE SOUNDED ONLY. (SOISS, HI 22). BR STD. HH090/604/01 23.11.93 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH USING E/S AND DCS3. EXPUNGE. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 604). DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2015/000041896 21.5.15 EXAM'D 19.1.15 IN 5252.180N, 0146.833E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.55MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 5.8MTRS, EXTENDS 108MTRS TOWARDS 335DEGREES. LENGTH 147.1MTRS, WIDTH 35.2MTRS, HT 3.6MTRS., ORIENTATION 095/275 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI1427). AMEND DW 2.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-ROSTOCK. BUILT IN 1914 BY COCHRANE & SONS LTD, SELBY. PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY KINSTON STEAM TRAWLING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 76NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. ONE X 6 PDR GUN. HIRED AS A PATROL VESSEL IN 1915. MINED. (SIBI). CONVOY ESCORT WHICH RAN AGROUND IN GALE WITH PART OF CONVOY. (WW2SL).

General Comments

LARGE DEBRIS AND SCOUR AROUND WRECK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 52.18 N,1 46.833 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS AGATE wreck located?

The HMS AGATE wreck is located at coordinates 52 52.18 N,1 46.833 E.

How deep is the HMS AGATE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS AGATE lies at a depth of about 2.55 meters and is located at coordinates 52 52.18 N,1 46.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS AGATE?

The seabed around the HMS AGATE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the HMS AGATE sink?

The HMS AGATE sank on Aug 6, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS AGATE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS AGATE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS AGATE belong to?

The HMS AGATE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS AGATE?

The HMS AGATE had a tonnage of 627 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS AGATE?

The HMS AGATE is classified as a trawler.

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