Hms Assurance Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hms assurance Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 13 N,6 56.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.216667
  • Longitude: -6.937500
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ASSURANCE
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 47.9 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 675
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1941
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date May 21, 2005

Surveying Details

H03792/43 9.12.43 H03792/43 9.12.43 WK ON BLUISH RK IN 551300N, 065612W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H8373/47 22.1.48 H8373/47 22.1.48 ST IN 551300N, 065612W. (HO LONDONDERRY). - NM 152/48. H4107/73 15.8.73 H4107/73 15.8.73 INS ON 2811 & 2798. (MISSED SCALE). - NM 1908/73. 14.1.77 14.1.77 REPORTED TO DRY TO 5FT AT LW. (N ANTRIM SALVAGE CO LTD). NCA. 30.6.05 30.6.05 EUT POSN: 5513.000N, 0656.250W. NC 2511.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1940 BY COCHRANE & SONS, SELBY WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. GROUNDED ON BLUICK ROCK, LOCH FOYLE & BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. (SII, SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST & SHIPWRECKS OF THE ULSTER COAST).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ASSURANCE wreck located?

The HMS ASSURANCE wreck is located at coordinates 55 13 N,6 56.25 W.

When did the HMS ASSURANCE sink?

The HMS ASSURANCE sank on Oct 18, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS ASSURANCE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ASSURANCE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS ASSURANCE belong to?

The HMS ASSURANCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS ASSURANCE carrying?

The HMS ASSURANCE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ASSURANCE?

The HMS ASSURANCE had a tonnage of 675 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ASSURANCE?

The HMS ASSURANCE is classified as a tug.

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