Hms Cupar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms cupar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 16.754 N,0 42.437 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.279233
  • Longitude: -0.707283
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 79 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CUPAR
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Length 67 m
Width 8.6 m
Draught 2.6
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 8
Tonnage 840
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H315/27 14.2.27 H315/27 14.2.27 NDW PA (1919) INS IN 551700N, 004300W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). NE 2182B. H460/67 3.4.67 H460/67 3.4.67 LOCATED IN 551641N, 004236W. LEAST DEPTH E/S DEPTH 238 IN GEN DEPTH 260FT. GOOD SONAR CONTACT ALL ROUND. (HMS EGERIA, 7.10.66). AMEND TO WK 39FMS. BR STD. 1.3.71 1.3.71 AMEND TO WK 71MTRS. NC 2182B. H6330/87/3 5.1.89 H6330/87/3 5.1.89 EXAM'D 19.9.88 IN 551645N, 004220W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [6 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 73.5 IN GEN DEPTH 79MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. INTACT, PROBABLY LYING ON ITS SIDE AND ORIENTATED 008/188 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 414A). AMEND TO WK 73MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/19 19.2.02 HH100/351/19 19.2.02 MINED IN 5518.5N, 0003.83W. SANK IN PA 5517.0N, 0044.0W. (SNO TYNE, REPORT DTD 18.6.19, VIA R YOUNG). NCA. 17.5.07 17.5.07 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS CUPAR FROM TWIN TELEGRAPHS AND COMPASS RECOVERED LAST YEAR. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 17.5.07). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY MCMILLAN OF DUMBARTON FOR THE ROYAL NAVY AS ROSSLAIRE. AN ABERDARE CLASS MINESWEEPER. EX ROSSLARE, RENAMED IN 1918. TWO BOILERS, TWO TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. MINED AND BADLY DAMAGED AFT. TAKEN IN TOW BY HMS SHERBOURNE BUT CONTINUED TO TAKE WATER AND SANK STERN FIRST.

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABLY ON ITS SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the HMS CUPAR wreck located?

The HMS CUPAR wreck is located at coordinates 55 16.754 N,0 42.437 W.

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

The HMS CUPAR lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 55 16.754 N,0 42.437 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CUPAR?

The seabed around the HMS CUPAR lies at approximately 79 meters deep.

When did the HMS CUPAR sink?

The HMS CUPAR sank on May 5, 1919.

When was the wreck of the HMS CUPAR discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CUPAR was discovered in 1919.

What country did the HMS CUPAR belong to?

The HMS CUPAR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CUPAR?

The HMS CUPAR had a tonnage of 840 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CUPAR?

The HMS CUPAR is classified as a minesweeper.

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