Hms Comet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms comet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.802 N,4 57.176 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.096700
  • Longitude: -4.952933
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS COMET
Type tug
Flag GB
Sonar Length 27
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 6.27
Orientation 102
Tonnage 301
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 30, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 19, 2014

Surveying Details

H4239/73 15.8.74 WK LOCATED IN 500544.4N, 045712W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. FLAT SEABED. (HMS HECATE). BR STD. 5.7.85 WK, STANDING 4.5FMS ABOVE SEABED, LOCATED IN 500556N, 045707W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). NCA YET. 9.12.85 WK LIES IN TWO SECTIONS, HAVING BEEN CUT IN HALF, IN 500556N, 045708W [OGB] USING DECCA. BELL FOUND ON BRIDGE WITH NAME 'TAMURA'. DEPTH CHARGES FOUND IN WRECKAGE. (G J POUND, TELECON 4.12.85). TAMURA IS THE PREVIOUS NAME OF HMT COMET. HH100/351/17 10.10.01 LOCATED IN BY E/S IN 5005.769N, 0457.105W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 7MTRS HIGH. APPEARS TO LIE NNW/SSE. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON 10.10.01). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000153151 19.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 5005.802N, 0457.176W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.73 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 27MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 6.27MTRS. LIES 102/282 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN TWO SECTIONS. (MMT, HI 1455). DIMENSIONS FOR MAIN PART, BOW LIES CLOSE N HEADING 040 DEGS. AMEND WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-TAMURA. BUILT IN 1934. HIRED 8.39 AS ANTI-SUBMARINE TRAWLER. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM FALMOUTH. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (SIBI). SUNK BY MINE. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY).

General Comments

LIES IN TWO SECTIONS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 5.802 N,4 57.176 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS COMET wreck located?

The HMS COMET wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.802 N,4 57.176 W.

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

The HMS COMET lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 5.802 N,4 57.176 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS COMET?

The seabed around the HMS COMET lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the HMS COMET sink?

The HMS COMET sank on Sep 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS COMET discovered?

The wreck of the HMS COMET was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS COMET belong to?

The HMS COMET belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS COMET?

The HMS COMET had a tonnage of 301 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS COMET?

The HMS COMET is classified as a tug.

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