Hms Aragonite (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hms aragonite (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.168 N,1 24.883 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.236133
  • Longitude: 1.414717
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 40
Sonar Width 30
Orientation 135
Tonnage 315
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0240/39 15.1.40 H0240/39 15.1.40 DW PA LOCATED. (HMS FRANKLIN). - FNM 2866/36. TO BE SURVEYED BY HMS STEEPHOLM. (DBMS). H0183/39 23.4.40 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 H0240/39 19.7.51 G CAN BUOY CLOSE E OF DW. (TH). - NM 1264/51 & FNM 61/51. H5561/55 28.10.55 H5561/55 28.10.55 DELETED (TWO MASTS). (CG DEAL). - NM 2440/55. H927/59 H927/59 LEAST E/S DEPTH 18FT. (ECES, 1959). H927/59 11.2.60 H927/59 11.2.60 BOILER DUMPED INTACT IN 510210N, 013000E IN 31FMS. (BANGLOW). H0183/39 28.7.60 H0183/39 28.7.60 WK IN TWO PARTS. NORTHERN PART [13775] 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. SEABED SAND ON CHALK. (ECES, 8.6.60). 4.3.69 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). 13.6.72 13.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS SW 4.2MTRS. NC 1828 H2100/74 9.8.74 H2100/74 9.8.74 NO WK FOUND IN 511408N, 012456E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SCOUR ONLY IN 7.4MTRS. INVESTIGATED BY CLOSE SOUNDING. NO OTHER INDICATION OF WK. (ISS, 25.4.74). NCA. HH090/647/01 1.2.96 HH090/647/01 1.2.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. DURING THE INTENSIVE SEARCH A SCOUR 1MTR DEEP AND 60MTRS LONG WAS LOCATED IN THE CHARTED POSN. DELETE). (NP 1016, HI 647). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. 20.1.11 SEP 2011/000026047 20.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5114.168N, 0124.883E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.46MTRS. DEBRIS FIELD COVERING 40MTRS BY 30MTRS AT END OF 190MTR FURROW IN SEABED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). INS AS FOUL. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2011

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

?DEBRIS AT END OF 190MTR FURROW See Also: 13775

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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 14.168 N,1 24.883 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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