Hms Aries (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms aries (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 11.229 N,1 25.802 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.187150
  • Longitude: 1.430033
Wreck Depth 11.22 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ARIES (POSSIBLY)
Type yacht
Flag GB
Length 60 m
Width 15.2 m
Sonar Length 69.24
Sonar Width 24.42
Shadow Height 4.23
Orientation 51
Tonnage 268
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1915
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H5074/36 4.8.36 WK, LEAST DEPTH 41FT, IN 511112N, 012559E USING HSA. (HMS KELLETT, 24.7.36). CHART AS WK 6FMS 5FT. - NM. H988/37 8.10.37 DRIFT SWEPT IN 511113N, 012556E. FOUL AT 41FT, CLEAR AT 39FT. (HMS KELLETT). AMEND TO SW 6FMS 4FT IN REVISED POSN. LC 1895. 4.3.69 NOW CHARTED AS WK 6FMS 2FT [11.6MTRS]. NE 1828. 21.5.76 NOW CHARTED AS SW 11.6MTRS. NC 323. H4453/72 18.4.79 LARGE WK IN 2 PIECES. EXAM'D 18.3.77 & 13.4.78 IN 511111N, 012554E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.7 IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.1MTRS. GIVES GOOD ALL ROUND SONAR RESPONSE. MAIN PART LYING NE/SW WITH SMALLER PART ABOUT 200FT TO THE SW. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). CHART AS SW 11.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. R/P. HH090/647/01 31.1.96 EXAM'D 12.9.95 IN 511111.8N, 012555.0E [OGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.5 IN GEN DEPTH 15.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. ONE LARGE PART AND ONE BROKEN OFF PORTION 75MTRS TO THE SW. UNABLE TO SWEEP AS UNDERWATER FLOATS GIVE SPURIOUS FOULS. (NP 1016, HI 647). AMEND TO WK 11.5MTRS IN 511112N, 012555E. BR STD. SEP 2019/000022679 26.6.19 EXAM'D 3.5.19; IN 5111.229N, 0125.802E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.22MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15.51MTRS, LENGTH 69.24MTRS, WIDTH 24.42MTRS, HT 4.23MTRS, ORIENTATION 051 DEGS. HEAVILY DEGRADED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1585). AMEND DW 11.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 26, 2019

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (LL WW1).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ARIES (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS ARIES (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 11.229 N,1 25.802 E.

How deep is the HMS ARIES (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ARIES (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 11.22 meters and is located at coordinates 51 11.229 N,1 25.802 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ARIES (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS ARIES (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the HMS ARIES (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS ARIES (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 31, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS ARIES (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ARIES (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1936.

What country did the HMS ARIES (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS ARIES (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ARIES (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS ARIES (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 268 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ARIES (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS ARIES (POSSIBLY) is classified as a yacht.

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