Hms Almond (After Part) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Hms almond (after part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 3.666 N,4 54.761 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.061100
- Longitude: -4.912683
|
| Wreck Depth |
61 m
|
| Water Depth |
66 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
50 m |
| Width |
8.2 m |
| Draught |
3 |
| Sonar Length |
34 |
| Sonar Width |
13.2 |
| Shadow Height |
5.2 |
| Orientation |
107 |
| Tonnage |
505 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 2, 1941
|
| Bottom Texture |
Silt |
| Debris Field |
NIL |
| Original Detection Year |
1941 |
| Last Detection Year |
2014 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 19, 2014 |
Surveying Details
H0577/41 2.2.41 POSN 500330N, 045500W. (FOIC FALMOUTH, 2.2.41). H01004/40 13.2.41 SUNK IN 500330N, 045500W APPROX. (FOIC FALMOUTH, 7.2.41). H0577/41 1.8.41 NDW PA IN 500330N, 045500W. - NM 1785/41. H0113/45 30.3.45 SONAR CONTACT IN PA 500254N, 045430W. (PLYMOUTH LIST 25.3.45). 4.2.46 GOOD POSN 500254N, 045430W. (AUBD 301/99, 30TH ESCORT GROUP). H2979/74 18.2.76 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 500321N, 045439W. POSN BY DECCA. (E GILES, 29.1.76). HH100/351/12 13.4.97 DIVED. IN TWO PARTS IN 500344.5N, 045443N AND 500337N, 045440.5W [OGB]. POSNS BY DECCA. CONSIDERED TO BE A MINEHUNTER. BOW LIES 100YDS WNW. (G POUND). [WGD] POSNS: 500346.7N, 045446.8W & 500339.2N, 0454.44.3W. HH100/351/14 13.8.99 DIVED IN 5004.334N, 0454.960W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 5-8MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. CONFIRMED AS 'ALMOND'. (J ROSVEARE). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 22.11.13 22.11.13 DIVED 17.11.13 IN 5003.663N, 0454.757W [WGD]. THIS IS THE STERN OF A MINESWEEPER. (G POUND, TELECON 21.11.3). IN AGREEMENT WITH 1997 POSN. PREVIOUS POSN CONSIDERED MISLEADING. AMEND POSN. SEP 2014/000153151 19.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 5003.666N, 0454.761W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 61.3 IN GEN DEPTH 66.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 13.2MTRS, HT 5.2MTRS. LIES 107/287 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, ?FWD SECTION. (MMT, HI 1455). CONSIDERED TO BE AFTER SECTION. (SDC BATHY). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
TREE CLASS TRAWLER, BUILT 1940, SANK AFTER STRIKING A MINE. (FOIC FALMOUTH).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 3.666 N,4 54.761 W
Hms Almond (After Part) on Wreck Map
Hms Almond (After Part) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) wreck located?
The HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.666 N,4 54.761 W.
How deep is the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) and where exactly is it located?
The HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 50 3.666 N,4 54.761 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART)?
The seabed around the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.
When did the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) sink?
The HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) sank on Feb 2, 1941.
When was the wreck of the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) discovered?
The wreck of the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) was discovered in 1941.
What country did the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) belong to?
The HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART)?
The HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) had a tonnage of 505 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART)?
The HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) is classified as a trawler.
General Comments
APPROX 2/3 OF VESSEL