Hms Caulonia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hms caulonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 55.349 N,0 49.831 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.922483
  • Longitude: 0.830517
Wreck Depth -1.8 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CAULONIA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 41.7 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 45.7
Sonar Width 10.9
Shadow Height 2.9
Orientation 70
Tonnage 296
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,003.1,
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Dec 3, 2013

Surveying Details

H7775/46 24.11.46 H7775/46 24.11.46 WRECK OF TRAWLER IN POSN 180DEGS, 600YDS FROM CG LOOKOUT, JURY'S GAP. PARTS OF FO'C'SLE AND AFTER SUPERSTRUCTURE ARE VISIBLE AT LW. (HM COASTGUARD, JURY'S GAP RYDE, 24.11.46). CHART AS ST IN 505515N, 0005014E [OGB]. - NM 4026/46. H4959/73 24.3.75 H4959/73 24.3.75 NOT FOUND DURING NORMAL SOUNDING. NO CLOSE SEARCH CARRIED OUT. GEN DEPTH IN VICINITY IS 0.4MTR. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). H1283/76/100 13.4.76 H1283/76/100 13.4.76 REPORTED STILL VISIBLE AT LWST. (CH ENG, ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL). 13.9.76 13.9.76 CAPT OF PORT, PORTSMOUTH, INSTRUCTED TO MARK WK TEMPORARILY WITH A BUOY AND LATER PERMANENTLY WITH BN SECURED TO WK. (DMS, 7.9.76). H2192/71 13.12.77 H2192/71 13.12.77 NOW MARKED BY BLACK POLE. HEIGHT ESTIMATED AT 3MTRS [MHWS]. (HMS BULLDOG, HN DTD 22.11.77). INS LEGEND 'MAST(3)'. BR STD. 11.3.80 D/NL/63/1/4 11.3.80 MARKED BY BN - TOPMARK TWO BLACK SPHERES. (PSA REGISTER). PSA ARE CONSIDERING REMOVING WK AS THIS WILL BE LESS EXPENSIVE THAN MAINTAINING THE BEACON. (PSA, 15.2.80). HH232/730/02 29.1.98 HH232/730/02 29.1.98 THE PILE (3) MARKING THE WRECK OF THE MV 'CORUNNA' WAS TOPPLED OVER IN STORMS DURING 1997. THERE IS NOW NO MARK FOR THIS WRECK. (G MCGLONE, MASTER, RANGE SAFETY CRAFT 8489, HN DTD 22.1.98). DELETE LEGEND 'MAST(3)'. - NM 896/98. HH232/730/02 26.2.98 HH232/730/02 26.2.98 DEPICTION AS ST STILL VALID. NO PART OF WK SHOWS AT HW SPRINGS. (G MCGLONE, 12.2.98). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5055.285N, 0050.134E. 3.12.13 3.12.13 LOCATED 16.8.13 IN 5055.349N, 0049.831E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH DRIES 1.76 IN GEN DEPTH 1.0MTRS. SCOUR 3.1MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 45.7MTRS, WIDTH 10.9MTRS, HT 2.9MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LIES ON SIDE, DOES NOT LOOK INTACT. (EGS, HI 1312). BOWS ENE. INTACT WITH LIST TO STBD. SCOUR HOLE AT BOW. AMEND ST DRIES 1.8MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1912 BY COCHRANE & SONS OF SELBY. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY THE HUDSON STEAM FISHING CO LTD OF HULL. HIRED DURING WW1 AS AN AUXILLARY PATROL TRAWLER BETWEEN 1915-1919. RETURNED TO HER OWNERS AND REHIRED IN 1940 AS A MINESWEEPER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ROYAL NAVY. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 79 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. FOUNDERED IN RYE BAY AFTER RUNNING AGROUND.

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS ENE, LISTING TO STBD

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 55.349 N,0 49.831 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS CAULONIA wreck located?

The HMS CAULONIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 55.349 N,0 49.831 E.

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

The HMS CAULONIA lies at a depth of about -1.8 meters and is located at coordinates 50 55.349 N,0 49.831 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CAULONIA?

The seabed around the HMS CAULONIA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the HMS CAULONIA sink?

The HMS CAULONIA sank on Mar 31, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS CAULONIA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CAULONIA was discovered in 1946.

What country did the HMS CAULONIA belong to?

The HMS CAULONIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS CAULONIA carrying?

The HMS CAULONIA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CAULONIA?

The HMS CAULONIA had a tonnage of 296 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CAULONIA?

The HMS CAULONIA is classified as a trawler.

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