Hms Evesham (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms evesham (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 25.236 N,2 1.804 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.420600
  • Longitude: 2.030067
Wreck Depth 28.44 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS EVESHAM (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 36.4
Sonar Width 7.3
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 300
Tonnage 239
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1941
Bottom Texture 1,4,6
Scour Dimensions 033.0,,002.5,000.0
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3210/45 IN THE NORE LIST. H3730/69 2.6.69 LOCATED IN 522700N, 020200E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 96FT IN GEN DEPTH 109FT. SCOUR NIL. LIES E/W. (HMS BULLDOG, 15.5.69). INS AS WK 16FMS. BR STD. 5.4.72 AMEND TO WK 29MTRS. NC 1543. H4004/73 11.9.73 EXAM'D IN 522517N, 020154E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.7 IN GEN DEPTH 32.5MTRS. SCOUR 33.5MTRS. SMALL WRECK 50MTRS LONG, LYING ENE/SSW. (HMS EGERIA). AMEND WK 28.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/616/01 15.12.94 EXAM'D 6.7.94 IN 522512.43N, 020154.77E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 27.7, FOUL 28.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.2 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 121/301 DEGS. APPEARS TO BE INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 685/95. 24.10.08 DIVED IN 5225.240N, 0201.786E [WGD]. THE WK OF A TRAWLER, ABOUT 25MTRS IN LENGTH. HIGHEST POINT IS THE SUPERSTRUCTURE AT THE STERN. UPRIGHT. WINCHES STILL INTACT IN FRONT OF THE BRIDGE. (B HICKINBOTTOM, EMAIL DTD 22.10.08). NCA. SEP 2016/000091758 18.7.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16; IN 5225.236N, 0201.804E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.43MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS, LENGTH 36.4MTRS, WIDTH 7.3MTRS, HEIGHT 3.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 300/120 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 33MTRS, WIDTH 7.3MTRS, 2.5MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 000 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT WITH SCOURING AT EITHER END. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND NDW 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 3PRD GUN. HIRED AS A MINESWEEPER FROM 1915 FOR THE DURATION OF THE WAR. AGAIN HIRED FROM 12.1939 AS AN ARMED PATROL TRAWLER. SANK FOLLOWING NEAR MISSES FROM GERMAN BOMBERS WHICH STARTED SEVERE LEAKS. SUBSEQUENTLY RAISED AND BROKEN UP IN TROON. (SRN & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS EVESHAM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS EVESHAM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 25.236 N,2 1.804 E.

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

The HMS EVESHAM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 28.44 meters and is located at coordinates 52 25.236 N,2 1.804 E.

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

The seabed around the HMS EVESHAM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the HMS EVESHAM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS EVESHAM (POSSIBLY) sank on May 28, 1941.

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

The wreck of the HMS EVESHAM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1969.

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

The HMS EVESHAM (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

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

The HMS EVESHAM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 239 tons.

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

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

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