Hms Devon County Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms devon county Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.882 N,0 59.048 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.481367
  • Longitude: 0.984133
Wreck Depth 14 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DEVON COUNTY
Type drifter
Flag GB
Tonnage 86
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1946
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2007

Surveying Details

H02377/41 15.8.41 H02377/41 15.8.41 WK 4FMS 1FT IN 512851N, 005909E [OGB], FIXED BY HSA.. (CAPT M/S ST TUDNO, HN 29/41). - NM 1890/41 H02377/41 20.9.41 H02377/41 20.9.41 WK NOW MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G.10S, LAID 0.5C N. (ADMIRALTY MESSAGE DTD 12.9.41).- TFNM 2199/41. H02377/41 28.4.44 H02377/41 28.4.44 NOW SHOWN AS WK 6FMS 2FT. (CAPT M/S ST TUDNO, HN 61/44). - NM 895/44. H02377/41 25.9.44 H02377/41 25.9.44 BUOY REMOVED. (ADMIRALTY CYPHER 14.9.44). - NM 2072/44. H02377/41 6.8.46 H02377/41 6.8.46 DRIFT SWEEP AND E/S AFTER DISPERSAL. LEAST DEPTH 47FT. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 27.6.46). - NM 2361/62. H1386/60 23.5.60 H1386/60 23.5.60 NOT LOCATED OR SWEPT, DOUBTFUL TRACE [TYPE 162] ON ONE OCCASION ONLY. (HMS SCOTT, 1959). NCA. H782/62 14.3.62 H782/62 14.3.62 NOT SEARCHED FOR. (ISS 1961). NCA. 24.1.69 24.1.69 SHOWN AS WK SW 7FMS 4FT [LAT]. NC 1607. H3161/69 26.11.71 H3161/69 26.11.71 NOT LOCATED DURING CLOSE ES SEARCH ON 14.8.71. (MV MAPLIN H525 14/71). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 1607. 10.10.78 [NO DATE] NOT FOUND IN VERY CLOSE E/S SEARCH ON 10.10.78. (PLA WK REPORT M/V MAPLIN 9/78). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE 1 BOILER. ARMED WITH A SINGLE 6PDR GUN. HIRED BY THE ADMIRALTY IN NOV 1939 FOR USE AS A MINESWEEPER. STRUCK A MINE IN THAMES ESTUARY AND SANK WITH SOME CASUALTIES. LATER DISPERSED WITH EXPLOSIVES. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 28.882 N,0 59.048 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS DEVON COUNTY wreck located?

The HMS DEVON COUNTY wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.882 N,0 59.048 E.

How deep is the HMS DEVON COUNTY and where exactly is it located?

The HMS DEVON COUNTY lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.882 N,0 59.048 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DEVON COUNTY?

The seabed around the HMS DEVON COUNTY lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the HMS DEVON COUNTY sink?

The HMS DEVON COUNTY sank on Jul 1, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS DEVON COUNTY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DEVON COUNTY was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS DEVON COUNTY belong to?

The HMS DEVON COUNTY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS DEVON COUNTY carrying?

The HMS DEVON COUNTY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DEVON COUNTY?

The HMS DEVON COUNTY had a tonnage of 86 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DEVON COUNTY?

The HMS DEVON COUNTY is classified as a drifter.

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