Hms Dhoon (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Hms dhoon (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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52 43.009 N,1 48.723 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 52.716817
- Longitude: 1.812050
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| Wreck Depth |
29.5 m
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| Water Depth |
35 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
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trawler
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Shadow Height |
4.4 |
| Tonnage |
275 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 24, 1916
|
| Scour Dimensions |
,,001.0, |
| Original Detection Year |
1916 |
| Last Detection Year |
1998 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 1, 2000 |
Surveying Details
H7349/16 H7349/16 SANK IN APPROX 524428N, 015342E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3085/26 H3085/26 LOSS CONFIRMED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4282/26 16.10.26 H4282/26 16.10.26 CHART AS NDW PA (1916) IN 524428N, 015342E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H8469/31 2.12.31 H8469/31 2.12.31 DELETED FROM NE 1543. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4852/74 16.12.74 H4852/74 16.12.74 EXAM'D 11.9.74 IN 524259N, 014851E [OGB] USING HYFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.3 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 54MTRS. LIES NNW/SSE. IN AN AREA OF UNDULATING SEABED. (HMS ECHO, HI 11/74). CHART AS WK 29MTRS. - NM 157/75. H1960/79 30.3.81 H1960/79 30.3.81 EXAM'D 14.10.80 IN 524259N, 014849E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.7 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 36.9MTRS. NOT INVESTIGATED BY DCS3. (HMS EGERIA, HI 62B/80). NCA. H4021/86 6.8.87 H4021/86 6.8.87 EXAM'D 1.6.87 IN 524259N, 014850E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 29.7, FOUL AT 30.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 36MTRS. DCS3 HT APPROX 6.7MTRS. LIES IN 2 PARTS ON N/S LINE, 70MTRS APART. SMALLER N PART IS 10MTRS LONG & LARGER S PART IS 40MTRS LONG. GOOD MAGNETOMETER CONTACT INDICATING IRON CONTENT OF SOME 350 TONNES. LEAST DEPTH & POSN FOR S PART. (NP 1016, HI 370). AMEND TO SW 29.5MTRS. BR STD. HH090/569/01 14.7.93 HH090/569/01 14.7.93 BOTH PARTS LOCATED DURING ROUTINE AREA SONAR SEARCH. DCS3 HT 4.4 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. NOT EXAM'D. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 569). NCA. HH100/351/13 24.2.98 HH100/351/13 24.2.98 MOST PROBABLY HMS DHOON. AN ARMED TRAWLER SPLIT IN TWO AT MIDSHIPS. THE BOW IS UPRIGHT & STANDS 5MTRS CLEAR OF THE SEABED WITH THE GUN STILL INTACT. THE STERN IS TILTED AT ABOUT 45DEGS TO PORT AND IS STILL INTACT, BUT MOST OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED. THE WRECK IS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH NO SIGN OF BREAKING UP. (B HICKINBOTTOM, DTD 23.2.98). NCA.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, HIRED 1916. SUNK BY MINE OFF YARMOUTH. (WW1SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 43.009 N,1 48.723 E
Hms Dhoon (Probably) on Wreck Map
Hms Dhoon (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 43.009 N,1 48.723 E.
How deep is the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 43.009 N,1 48.723 E.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.
When did the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) sink?
The HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 24, 1916.
When was the wreck of the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1916.
What country did the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) belong to?
The HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY)?
The HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 275 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY)?
The HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.
General Comments
IN GOOD CONDITION, IN TWO PARTS