Hms Cobra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms cobra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 27.02 N,1 3.991 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.450333
  • Longitude: 1.066517
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS COBRA
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 400
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1901
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1901
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2003

Surveying Details

WAS PASSING CLOSE W OF OUTER DOWSING LTV, ON SOUTHERLY HEADING, WHEN A CLOUD OF STEAM WAS OBSERVED AND THE SHIP BROKE IN TWO AND QUICKLY SANK IN 10FMS. FORWARD PART OF VESSEL WAS LOCATED IN 15FMS [LWST] IN POSN S 31 DEG W FROM OUTER DOWSING LTV, 1 7/8 MILES, BY A DIVER FROM SWEDISH SALVAGE VESSEL HERAKLES LATER IN 1901. LAY BOTTOM UP WITH CLEAN BREAK THROUGH HULL NEAR BOILERS. STERN PORTION NOT FOUND. (NHB - EXTRACT FROM MARCH'S BRITISH DESTROYERS). OUTER DOWSING LTV WAS MOORED IN 532700N, 010506E IN 1901. NCA. 29.8.03 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN AMENDED TO 1MINUTE W OF POSN OF OUTER DOWSING LTV IN 1901. GIVES POSN 532700N, 0104.100E [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY ARMSTRONG, WHITWORTH & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY. STEAM TURBINES OF 10000 IHP, QUADRUPLE SHAFT WITH THREE (?TWO) PROPELLORS ON EACH SHAFT FOR 35.6 KNOTS. MACHINERY BY PARSON'S TURBINE CO. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR PORTMOUTH ON TRIALS. BROKE IN TWO AFTER BUCKLING MIDSHIPS IN HEAVY WEATHER WHEN CONDUCTING TRIALS WITH BUILDER'S MEN ONBOARD AND QUICKLY SANK. OF COMPLEMENT OF 54 AND 25 CONTRACTORS, ONLY TWELVE MEN RECOVERED FROM A SMALL DINGHY BY SS HARLINGTON. BROKE IN TWO DUE, IT WAS THOUGHT, TO A BOILER EXPLOSION. (NHB). 19.9.01 WRECKED 19.9.01 NEAR CROMER. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY)

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FAQ

Where is the HMS COBRA wreck located?

The HMS COBRA wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.02 N,1 3.991 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS COBRA?

The seabed around the HMS COBRA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the HMS COBRA sink?

The HMS COBRA sank on Sep 18, 1901.

When was the wreck of the HMS COBRA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS COBRA was discovered in 1901.

What country did the HMS COBRA belong to?

The HMS COBRA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS COBRA?

The HMS COBRA had a tonnage of 400 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS COBRA?

The HMS COBRA is classified as a destroyer.

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