Hms Aragonite (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms aragonite (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.294 N,1 24.915 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.238233
  • Longitude: 1.415250
Wreck Depth 4.9 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ARAGONITE (PART OF)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 40.6 m
Width 7.5 m
Draught 3.9
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 42
Orientation 45
Tonnage 315
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2011

Surveying Details

H0240/39 15.1.40 DW PA LOCATED. (HMS FRANKLIN). - FNM 2866/36. H0183/39 23.4.40 BAR SWEPT CLEAR AT 8FT FOUL AT 10FT. MAIN OBSTACLE SHIP'S BOILER. FURTHER DISPERSAL PROPOSED. (DBMS AND HMS STEEPHOLM). AMEND TO DW (TWO MASTS). - NM 1045/40. H0240/39 19.7.51 G CAN BUOY CLOSE E OF DW. (TH). - NM 1264/51 & FNM 61/51. H5561/55 28.10.55 DELETED (TWO MASTS). (CG DEAL). - NM 2440/55. H927/59 LEAST E/S DEPTH 18FT. (ECES, 1959). H927/59 11.2.60 BOILER DUMPED INTACT IN 510210N, 013000E IN 31FMS. (BANGLOW). H0183/39 28.7.60 EXAM'D IN TWO PARTS. NORTHERN PART IN 511414N, 012500E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12FT, FOUL AT 13FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19FT IN GEN DEPTH 19-22FT. SCOUR DEPTH 24FT. SOUTHERN PART IN 511408N, 012459E USING HSA. CLEAR AT 16FT, FOUL AT 17FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20FT IN GEN DEPTH 23-24FT. SCOUR DEPTH 25FT. SEA BED SAND ON CHALK. (ECES, 8.6.60). 4.3.69 NOW CHARTED AS SW 1FM 4FT [N PART) AND SW 2FMS 2FT (S PART). NE 1828. (LAT IS 3FT SHOALER THAN SURVEYED). H2119/58 15.10.70 G CAN BUOY IN 511415N, 012509E DELETED. (TH LTR DTD 1.10.70). - NM 1751/70. 13.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS SW 3.0MTRS & SW 4.2MTRS. NC 1828. H2100/74 9.8.74 WK IN 511416N, 012504E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6-7MTRS. SCOUR 7.0MTRS. SMALLISH LUMP PROBABLY WK COVERED WITH SAND. (ISS, 25.4.74). NCA. 11.5.82 NOW CHARTED AS SW 3.0MTRS. NE 323. HH090/647/01 1.2.96 EXAM'D 12.9.95 IN 511415.4N, 012500.6E [OGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.0 IN GEN DEPTH 6.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.0MTR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 020/200DEGS. MEDIUM MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN UP WITH LITTLE HEIGHT. SANDWAVE HAS BUILT UP NEXT TO THE WK. WK HAS NO SIGNIFICANT EXTENT ABOVE THE CREST OF THE SANDWAVE. IMPRACTICAL TO SWEEP WK. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 647). RETAIN SW 3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2011/000026047 20.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5124.294N, 0124.915E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.99MTRS. AREA OF DEBRIS COVERING 60MTRS BY 42MTRS. SANDBANK TO E IS SHOALER. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). IN MINOR SCOUR. LIES APPROX 045/225 DEGS. AMEND WK 4.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1934 BY COOK, WELLINGTON & GEMMEL LTD, BEVERLEY. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY THE KINGSTON SS TRAWLING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 89 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER FROM AUGUST 1939. MINED AND SANK IN TWO PARTS. (SIBI & WW2SL).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, IN MINOR SCOUR See Also: 13773

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ARAGONITE (PART OF) wreck located?

The HMS ARAGONITE (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.294 N,1 24.915 E.

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

The HMS ARAGONITE (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 4.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 14.294 N,1 24.915 E.

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

The seabed around the HMS ARAGONITE (PART OF) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HMS ARAGONITE (PART OF) sink?

The HMS ARAGONITE (PART OF) sank on Dec 22, 1939.

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

The wreck of the HMS ARAGONITE (PART OF) was discovered in 1939.

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

The HMS ARAGONITE (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ARAGONITE (PART OF)?

The HMS ARAGONITE (PART OF) had a tonnage of 315 tons.

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

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

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