Hms Evadne (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms evadne (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.765 N,0 43.271 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.562750
  • Longitude: -0.721183
Wreck Depth 22.21 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS EVADNE (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 33.6 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.3
Sonar Length 33.7
Sonar Width 8.8
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 71
Tonnage 189
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Debris Field Towards 158 Degrees.
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2018

Surveying Details

HH091/003/01 30.9.03 EXAM'D 8.6.03 IN 5033.777N, 0043.251W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 22.8, FOUL 23.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.5 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 22MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (NP 1016, HI 1003A). INS AS SW 22.5MTRS. HH226/410/07 6.10.03 HINS BY NM. - NM 5174/03. 25.7.07 DIVED 10.7.07 IN LISTED POSN. A SMALL SS SOME 100 FT LONG. ONE BOILER & TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. TWO ADMIRALTY ANCHORS. LIVE SHELLS, PROBABLY 3 POUNDERS, FROM THE GUNS. COULD BE EVADNE. (D MCDONAGH, EMAIL DTD 20.7.07). NCA. SEP 2018/000198963 16.8.18 EXAM'D 12.1.18; IN 5033.765N, 0043.271W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.21MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS, LENGTH 33.7MTRS, WIDTH 8.8MTRS, HEIGHT 3.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 071/251 DEGS. SITS UPRIGHT AND THE REMAINS OF THE HULL PLATE GIVE THE GENERAL SHAPE OF THE WRECK. BOW LIKELY TO BE TOWARDS 251 DEGS. THE STBD SECTION OF THE BOW APPEARS TO BE THE MOST INTACT. A BOILER AND ENGINE CAN BE OBSERVED MIDSHIPS BUT THE REST OF THE STRUCTURE IS WELL BROKEN UP. (MMT, HI 1498). AMEND DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY MACKIE & THOMPSON, GLASGOW FOR THE GREAT NORTHERN S FISHING CO LTD. HIRED FROM 1915 AS A MINESWEEPER. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 56 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MINDED OFF THE OWERS. (SIBI & SRN).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, WELL BROKEN UP, BOW LIKELY TO BE TOWARDS 251 DEGREES.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS EVADNE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS EVADNE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.765 N,0 43.271 W.

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

The HMS EVADNE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 22.21 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.765 N,0 43.271 W.

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

The seabed around the HMS EVADNE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the HMS EVADNE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS EVADNE (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 27, 1917.

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

The wreck of the HMS EVADNE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2003.

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

The HMS EVADNE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

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

The HMS EVADNE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 189 tons.

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

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

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