Hms Chestnut (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms chestnut (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.349 N,1 18.78 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.505817
  • Longitude: 1.313000
Wreck Depth 10.6 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CHESTNUT (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 47.2 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 50
Orientation 90
Tonnage 505
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,001.9,180
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2003

Surveying Details

H01145/40 22.1.41 INS DW IN 513015N, 011854E. - NM 94/41. H01145/40 11.2.41 AMEND POSN TO 513018N, 011854E. - NM 282/41. H01145/40 28.4.44 AMEND TO WK 5FMS 4FT. - NM 895/44. H23800/46 21.6.46 AMEND TO WK 6FMS IN 513019N, 011855E. (HMS FRANKLIN). BR STD. H01145/40 27.11.46 AMEND TO WK 6FMS 2FT. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS). - NM 3866/46. H01145/40 5.2.49 WK IN 513012N, 011854E DISPERSED TO 38FT. (TH, 3.2.49). H01145/40 12.7.52 LOCATED IN 513018.5N, 011853E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 44FT. SCOUR DEPTH 52FT. (HMS FRANKLIN, 10.7.52). H01145/40 28.5.57 SWEPT 15.4.57. CLEAR AT 36, FOUL AT 37FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39 IN GEN DEPTH 48FT. SCOUR DEPTH 51FT. POSN 513019N, 011855E USING HSA. (ECES, 17.4.57 - K1684). AMEND TO WK 6FMS. - NM 1332/57. H2092/59 6.8.59 LEAST E/S DEPTH NOW 6FMS 4FT IN 513019N, 011854E. (ECES, JUNE 1959). H2764/60 & H01145/40 25.7.60 SWEPT CLEAR AT 37, FOUL AT 37FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38 IN 44 TO 46FT. SCOUR DEPTH 48FT. (ECES, 26.5.60). H2764/60 25.7.60 AMEND TO SW 6FMS. LC 1605. H2737/61 19.6.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 39 IN GEN DEPTH 45FT. (ECES, 1961). H01145/40 9.7.62 LEAST E/S DEPTH 40 IN GEN DEPTH 47FT. SCOUR DEPTH 48FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 4.5.62). H2764/60 3.5.66 LEAST E/S DEPTH NOW 39 IN GEN DEPTH 47FT. SCOUR DEPTH 54FT. POSN 513019N, 011853E. (HMS EGERIA, 10.3. 65). H2764/60 8.1.69 AMEND TO SW 5FMS 5FT [LAT] IN 513019N, 011853E. NE 1605. H4525/69 31.7.69 EXAM'D 29.4.69. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.1 IN GEN DEPTH 14.8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15.1MTRS. SMALL WK GIVING GOOD SONAR RETURN FROM E AND W. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 143/69). NCA. 7.11.72 AMEND TO SW 10.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 1605. H3277/66 17.9.76 EXAM'D IN 513019N, 011854E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.9 IN GEN DEPTH 15.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 16.7MTRS [LAT]. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (PLA, MAPLIN NO.51/76, 29.7.76). 23.8.78 SHOWN AS SWEPT CLEAR AT 10MTRS. (PLA 203, JULY 1978). - NM 2036/78. H1426/84 30.1.85 NOW SHOWN AS CLEAR AT 10.6MTRS. (PLA 203/20 [OCT 1984]). HH244/351/01 16.7.91 EXAM'D 8.5.91. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.7 IN GEN DEPTH 16.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 18.6MTRS. EXTENDS OVER AREA 75MTRS E/W X 50MTRS N/S WITH A FURTHER 30MTRS OF DISTURBED SEABED AT ITS W EXTREMITY. SCOUR IS TO S OF WK. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (PLA WK NO.203/50, CHARTWELL E21/91). NCA. HH100/351/05 7.2.92 WK IN 513018N, 011854E DIVED ON. A STEEL BOAT FULL OF LARGE LUMPS OF GRANITE. (M SMITH, 26.1.92). 9.1.15 SHOWN WITH LEAST M/B DEPTH 12MTRS IN RECENT THAMES SURVEY. SOME GAPS IN THE M/B SURFACE. (K FEATHERSTONE, RT1E, EMAIL DTD 9.1.15). NFS. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY GOOLE SB CO LTD, GOOLE. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER 11.1940. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 35HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MINED. (WW2SL & SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 30.349 N,1 18.78 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS CHESTNUT (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS CHESTNUT (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.349 N,1 18.78 E.

How deep is the HMS CHESTNUT (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS CHESTNUT (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 10.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 30.349 N,1 18.78 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CHESTNUT (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS CHESTNUT (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the HMS CHESTNUT (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS CHESTNUT (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS CHESTNUT (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CHESTNUT (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS CHESTNUT (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS CHESTNUT (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CHESTNUT (PROBABLY)?

The HMS CHESTNUT (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 505 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CHESTNUT (PROBABLY)?

The HMS CHESTNUT (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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