Hms Almond (Bow Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms almond (bow part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.68 N,4 54.87 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.061333
  • Longitude: -4.914500
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ALMOND (BOW PART)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 50 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 12
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 158
Tonnage 505
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1941
Bottom Texture Silt
Original Detection Year 2013
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 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). 5.12.13 DIVED 12.2013 IN 5003.682N, 0454.757W [WGD]. THIS IS THE BOW SECTION AND STANDS APPROX 3MTRS HIGH. (G POUND, TELECON 5.12.13). INS AS NDW. SEP 2014/000153151 19.9.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (MMT, HI 1455). SEP 2014/000153151_1 5.11.14 OBJECT LOCATED IN 5003.68N, 0457.87W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 61.39 IN GEN DEPTH 66.5MTRS. LENGTH 12MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. LIES 158/338 DEGS. POSSIBLY BOW SECTION OF [17418]. (BDC, HI 1455 EXAMINATION). AMEND WK 61MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TREE CLASS TRAWLER, BUILT 1940, SANK AFTER STRIKING A MINE. (FOIC FALMOUTH).

General Comments

BOW SECTION, APPROX 1/3 OF HULL, HT BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ALMOND (BOW PART) wreck located?

The HMS ALMOND (BOW PART) wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.68 N,4 54.87 W.

How deep is the HMS ALMOND (BOW PART) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ALMOND (BOW PART) lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 50 3.68 N,4 54.87 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ALMOND (BOW PART)?

The seabed around the HMS ALMOND (BOW PART) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the HMS ALMOND (BOW PART) sink?

The HMS ALMOND (BOW PART) sank on Feb 2, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS ALMOND (BOW PART) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ALMOND (BOW PART) was discovered in 2013.

What country did the HMS ALMOND (BOW PART) belong to?

The HMS ALMOND (BOW PART) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ALMOND (BOW PART)?

The HMS ALMOND (BOW PART) had a tonnage of 505 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ALMOND (BOW PART)?

The HMS ALMOND (BOW PART) is classified as a trawler.

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