Hms Amethyst (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms amethyst (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.984 N,1 3.064 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.516400
  • Longitude: 1.051067
Wreck Depth 15.5 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS AMETHYST (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 627
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,002.3,
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H01076/40 6.11.45 DISPERSED PORTION OF AMETHYST, 2 CABLES ON, IN 513054N, 010303E. POSN BY HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34FT WHEN EXAM'D 6.10.45. (CAPTAIN M/S, SHEERNESS). INS WK 5FMS 4FT. - NM 3522/45. H01076/40 23.1.46 SWEPT 9.1.46 AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR AT 52, FOUL AT 54FT. (CAPTAIN M/S, SHEERNESS, 8.2.46). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 4FT. - NM 235/46. H01076/40 11.12.61 SWEPT CLEAR AT 52, FOUL AT 53FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55FT IN GEN DEPTH 61-63FT. SMALL FOUL APPROX 2C SW. (HMS ECHO & HMS EGERIA, NOV '61). H6140/68 26.6.68 LOCATED IN 513058N, 010307E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52 IN GEN DEPTH 65FT. SCOUR DEPTH 70FT [LAT]. A FAIR SONAR CONTACT ONLY. FOUL TO SW, IN NEW POSN 513052N, 010300E. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 27.3.68). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H3161/69 26.11.71 EXAM'D IN 513058N, 010307E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 51, FOUL AT 51.3FT. LEAST E/S 52 IN GEN DEPTH 63FT. SCOUR DEPTH 69FT. OTHER WRECKAGE WITHIN 100FT RADIUS. (ML MAPLIN, H525 NO.19/71). NCA. 27.9.73 AMEND TO SW 15.5MTRS. NC 1607. HH244/420/01 20.5.92 EXAM'D 18.3.92 IN 513056.9N, 010309.1E [OGB] USING MICROFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.8 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 21.3MTRS. RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH IN NEW POSN. (PLA WK NO.201/79, CHARTWELL 27/92). RETAIN AS SW 15.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 13.6.05 SHOWN IN 5130.984N, 0103.064E [WGD] ON PLA 201/23 DTD SEP'03-NOV'04. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-PHYLLIS ROSALIE. PURCHASED 1935 AS ANTI-SUBMARINE TRAWLER. 1 X 4 INCH GUN. MINED. (WW2SL & COLLEDGE).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS AMETHYST (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS AMETHYST (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.984 N,1 3.064 E.

How deep is the HMS AMETHYST (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS AMETHYST (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 15.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 30.984 N,1 3.064 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS AMETHYST (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS AMETHYST (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the HMS AMETHYST (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS AMETHYST (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS AMETHYST (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS AMETHYST (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HMS AMETHYST (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS AMETHYST (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS AMETHYST (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The HMS AMETHYST (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 627 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS AMETHYST (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The HMS AMETHYST (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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