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
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- Latitude: 52.420600
- Longitude: 2.030067
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| 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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 18, 2017 |
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.
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 25.236 N,2 1.804 E
Hms Evesham (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Hms Evesham (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
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.