Hms Egret Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms egret Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.551 N,0 16.412 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.575850
  • Longitude: 0.273533
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS EGRET
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 31.7 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 169
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2014

Surveying Details

7.6.18 POSN 3M E OF HUMBER LTV. (VAEC AP REPORT) 1.7.18 POSN NOT KNOWN. (BOT WR 9/1577) 20.6.18 POSN APPROX 1.5-2M E BY N FROM HUMBER LTV. (COURT OF ENQUIRY) H4368/18 31.7.18 POSN 533500N, 001600E IN 5FMS. (VAEC WK REPORT) CHARTED AS DW PA 533430N, 001630E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 109, 1190. 11.2.24 AMENDED TO DW IN 53432N, 001631E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 109. H5204/46 12.8.48 NOT FOUND BY HMS SHARPSHOOTER. DELETED. - NM 1779/48. H6450/68 10.1.69 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR SWEEP. (ISS, ROS DTD 28.6.68). AMENDED TO ABEY. H2395/73 9.1.74 NOT FOUND DURING SSS SEARCH. NOT SEARCHED FOR BY E/S. (SOISS 1973) 2.12.98 DATA RE-ASSESSED. AMENDED TO DEAD. HH100/351/18 24.6.02 EGRET POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS WK [8818] IN 5334.828N, 0017.246E [WGD]. (M BARROW, LTR DTD 11.6.02) DETAILS AS NECESSARY TRANSFERRED TO THAT RECORD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY MACKIE & THOMPSON, GOVAN. OWNED BY GT NORTHERN SS FISHING CO LTD OF HULL. REQUISITIONED IN 1918. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 40NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MUIR & HOUSTON, GLASGOW. TORPEDOED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS EGRET wreck located?

The HMS EGRET wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.551 N,0 16.412 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS EGRET?

The seabed around the HMS EGRET lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the HMS EGRET sink?

The HMS EGRET sank on Jun 1, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS EGRET discovered?

The wreck of the HMS EGRET was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS EGRET belong to?

The HMS EGRET belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS EGRET?

The HMS EGRET had a tonnage of 169 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS EGRET?

The HMS EGRET is classified as a trawler.

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