Hms Appletree Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms appletree Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 27.157 N,5 33.733 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.452617
  • Longitude: -5.562217
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS APPLETREE
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 26 m
Width 5 m
Tonnage 84
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 4.11.76 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 1.5M E SE S OF LISMORE LT, OBAN BAY. (VARIOUS REFERENCE BOOKS). POSN: 562710N, 053340W. FOR FILING ONLY. 3.3.06 STATED TO LIE IN DEEP MUDDY TRENCH. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W OF SCOTLAND, B BAIRD, 1995). 16.4.14 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (INIS HYDRO, HI 1354). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIIRED IN 1940 BY THE ADMIRALTY AS A HARBOUR DEFENCE PATROL CRAFT FROM 01.1940. SUNK IN COLLISION WITH RAF PINNACE NO.50, IN BAD WEATHER, 1.5M ESE OF LISMORE LT. (WW2SL, WARSHIPS OF WW2 & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS APPLETREE wreck located?

The HMS APPLETREE wreck is located at coordinates 56 27.157 N,5 33.733 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS APPLETREE?

The seabed around the HMS APPLETREE lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the HMS APPLETREE sink?

The HMS APPLETREE sank on Oct 15, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS APPLETREE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS APPLETREE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS APPLETREE belong to?

The HMS APPLETREE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS APPLETREE?

The HMS APPLETREE had a tonnage of 84 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS APPLETREE?

The HMS APPLETREE is classified as a drifter.

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