Hms Ash Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms ash Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.549 N,0 59.783 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.492483
  • Longitude: 0.996383
Wreck Depth 15.9 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ASH
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 50 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 80
Tonnage 530
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 5, 1941
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02067/41 11.7.41 H02067/41 11.7.41 LOCATED. POSN BY HSA. (CAPT M/S, SHEERNESS, 20.6.41). - NM 1593/41. H02067/41 24.10.41 H02067/41 24.10.41 G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S LAID 1C S OF WK. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 2474/41. H2067/41 12.8.42 H2067/41 12.8.42 DRIFT SWEPT AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR AT 33FT IN 512928N, 005954E. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 29.7.42). - NM 1710/42. H02067/41 30.4.45 H02067/41 30.4.45 SWEPT CLEAR AT 45FT, FOUL AT 46FT IN 512931N, 005955E. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 15.4.45). - NM 1228/45. H01025/40 21.7.48 H01025/40 21.7.48 POSN 512919N, 005856E. DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 46FT, FOUL AT 47FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 16.7.48). NCA. H02067/41 8.12.61 H02067/41 8.12.61 LUCAS WIRE SWEEP CLEAR AT 46FT, FOUL AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51FT IN GEN DEPTH 55FT. SCOUR DEPTH 59FT. (HMS ECHO, 9.11.61). BR STD. H6140/68 25.6.68 H6140/68 25.6.68 LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50FT IN GEN DEPTH 55FT. SCOUR DEPTH 59FT. POOR SONAR CONTACT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 15.3.68). NCA. H3161/69 26.11.71 H3161/69 26.11.71 LOCATED IN 512932N, 005952E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 45FT, FOUL AT 46.5FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48FT IN GEN DEPTH 55FT. SCOUR DEPTH 58FT. SMALL WK. DIFFICULT TO FIND. (PLA WK REPORT). H6140/68 19.1.79 H6140/68 19.1.79 SWEPT 12.10.78. NO CHANGE. (PLA WK REPORT, MAPLIN 12/78). NCA. 10.8.92 10.8.92 NOW SHOWN IN 512931N, 005949E ON PLA 201 (19)B. BR STD. HH244/420/02 21.6.93 HH244/420/02 21.6.93 EXAM'D 19.4.93 IN 512930.5N, 005953E [OGB] USING MICROFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17MTRS. LIES DISPERSED OVER AREA 40 X 10MTRS. ORIENTATED 260/080 DEG. E/S TRACE SHOWED A NUMBER OF WISPY RETURNS. THERE IS ALSO EVIDENCE OF WRECKAGE IN CHARTED POSN WITHIN A 14.5MTRS SCOUR. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (PLA WK REPORT, CHARTWELL 34/93). BR STD. 13.6.05 13.6.05 SHOWN IN 5129.548N, 0059.797E [WGD] ON PLA 201/23 DTD SEP'03-NOV'04. BR STD. 23.2.07 23.2.07 EXAM'D 2.2.05. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.0 IN GEN DEPTH 16.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTRS TO THE SW. DEBRIS COVERING 45MTRS BY 20MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT DTD 2.2.05). NCA. 16.5.13 SEP 2013/000102810 16.5.13 WK REMOVAL OPS BY CRANE BARGE ATLANTIS TO COMMENCE 20.5.13. WORK WILL TAKE APPROX 5 DAYS. (PLA NM L10/13). NCA. 13.6.13 SEP 2013/000130525 13.6.13 EXAM'D 25.5.13 IN 5129.549N, 0059.783E [WGD] FOLLOWING RECOVERY WORKS IN WHICH A SIGNFICANT AMOUNT OF STEEL AND A BOILER WERE REMOVED. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.97 IN GEN DEPTH 16.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. AMEND WK 15.9MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT DTD 28.5.13). AMEND WK 15.9MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1939 BY COCHRANE. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 12 PDR GUN, 2 X 0.5 INCH MACHINE GUNS, 4 X LEWIS GUNS. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER. ONE 12 PDR GUN. MINED. (SRN & SIBI).

General Comments

DISPERSED WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29.549 N,0 59.783 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS ASH wreck located?

The HMS ASH wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.549 N,0 59.783 E.

How deep is the HMS ASH and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ASH lies at a depth of about 15.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 29.549 N,0 59.783 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ASH?

The seabed around the HMS ASH lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the HMS ASH sink?

The HMS ASH sank on Jun 5, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS ASH discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ASH was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS ASH belong to?

The HMS ASH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ASH?

The HMS ASH had a tonnage of 530 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ASH?

The HMS ASH is classified as a trawler.

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