Hms Drumtochty (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms drumtochty (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 1.664 N,1 18.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.027733
  • Longitude: 1.303333
Wreck Depth 21.19 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DRUMTOCHTY (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.4 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 19
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 2.3
Orientation 45
Tonnage 211
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,17
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H685/18 SANK IN 510120N, 011900E, APPROX. NO DANGER TO SHIPPING. (VA DOVER, 1918). H4453/72 10.2.78 WK 22MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS, LOCATED IN 510138N, 011819E. SONAR HT 1.7MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG HN DTD 5.1.78). NCA. H4199/78 27.10.78 LOCATED 25.10.77 IN 510138N, 011819E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP] LEAST E/S DEPTH 22MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.7MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS. LYING 045/225DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). BR STD. HH090/711/01 22.1.97 EXAM'D 2.8.96 IN 510140N, 011811E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 21.4, FOUL 21.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.2 IN GEN DEPTH 24.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 090/270DEGS. IN TWO DISTINCT PIECES WITH SCATTERED DEBRIS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 21.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/921/01 29.11.00 EXAM'D 15.10.00 IN 5101.665N, 0118.204E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 20.1, FOUL 20.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.4 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 12MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SINGLE CONTACT. FOUL OBTAINED 35MTRS N OF THE FIXED POSN, BUT NO FEATURE NOTED IN THIS LOCATION DURING CLOSE SOUNDING. (NP 1016, HI 921). AMEND TO SW 20.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 239/01. 23.4.16 EXAM'D BY BDC; WK IN 5101.664N, 0118.199E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.38MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. NFS. (DS24 FOLKESTONE-POMERANIA MCZ, SURVEY 2012). RETAIN PREVIOUS SHOAL DEPTH SW 20.1MTRS. SEP2016/000091760 12.01.17 EXAM'D 10.9.16; IN 5101.664N, 0118.200E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.19MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS, LENGTH 19MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HEIGHT 2.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225 DEGS. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1496). AMEND TO DW 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2017

Circumstances of loss

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FAQ

Where is the HMS DRUMTOCHTY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS DRUMTOCHTY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 1.664 N,1 18.2 E.

How deep is the HMS DRUMTOCHTY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS DRUMTOCHTY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 21.19 meters and is located at coordinates 51 1.664 N,1 18.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DRUMTOCHTY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS DRUMTOCHTY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the HMS DRUMTOCHTY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS DRUMTOCHTY (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS DRUMTOCHTY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DRUMTOCHTY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS DRUMTOCHTY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS DRUMTOCHTY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DRUMTOCHTY (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS DRUMTOCHTY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 211 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DRUMTOCHTY (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS DRUMTOCHTY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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