Hms Ethel Taylor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms ethel taylor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.597 N,1 22.984 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.009950
  • Longitude: -1.383067
Wreck Depth 15.2 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ETHEL TAYLOR
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 33
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 119
Tonnage 276
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 1999

Surveying Details

H1074/40 13.1.41 SUNK IN 550034N, 012254W. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. INS AS DW. - NM 62/41. H1074/40 13.1.41 G CON BUOY, 080 DEGS 100YDS FROM WK. FNM 82/41. H1074/40 2.7.46 DELETE BUOY. - NM 2226/46. H1074/40 3.11.48 EXAM'D AFTER CLEARANCE. LEAST DEPTH 46FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). - NM 2423/48. 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 14MTRS. NC 152. HH090/796/01 3.12.75 AMENDED TO WK 13.5MTRS. NC 152. (CHANGE OF DATUM). HH090/796/01 5.1.99 EXAM'D 12.9.98 IN 550035.8N, 012259.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.2 IN GEN DEPTH 18.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS. LENGTH 33MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. LIES 119/299 DEGS. WELL DEFINED AND INTACT WK. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO WK 15.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW2SL). REQUISITIONED BY ADMIRALTY. Ex-JAMES HUNNIFORD.

General Comments

WELL DEFINED AND INTACT WRECK. PROBABLY UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 0.597 N,1 22.984 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS ETHEL TAYLOR wreck located?

The HMS ETHEL TAYLOR wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.597 N,1 22.984 W.

How deep is the HMS ETHEL TAYLOR and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ETHEL TAYLOR lies at a depth of about 15.2 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.597 N,1 22.984 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ETHEL TAYLOR?

The seabed around the HMS ETHEL TAYLOR lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the HMS ETHEL TAYLOR sink?

The HMS ETHEL TAYLOR sank on Nov 22, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS ETHEL TAYLOR discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ETHEL TAYLOR was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS ETHEL TAYLOR belong to?

The HMS ETHEL TAYLOR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ETHEL TAYLOR?

The HMS ETHEL TAYLOR had a tonnage of 276 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ETHEL TAYLOR?

The HMS ETHEL TAYLOR is classified as a trawler.

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