Hms Falmouth Iii (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms falmouth iii (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 2.645 N,1 18.906 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.044083
  • Longitude: 1.315100
Wreck Depth 18.23 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS FALMOUTH III (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 33.8 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 53
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 4.4
Orientation 150
Tonnage 198
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1915
Bottom Texture 4,7,17
Scour Dimensions 050.0,,004.0,045
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK IN 510250N, 012000E, APPROX. (VA DOVER). - FNM 393/15. H2318/19 WK 12FMS IN 510236N, 011857E. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). INS WK 12FMS (1915). H5824/60 2.3.61 NOT LOCATED. (HMS SCOTT, 1960). DELETE. - NM 1176/61. H4199/78 30.8.78 WK EXAM'D 25.10.77 IN 510238N, 011901E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.8 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 28MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.7MTRS, LENGTH 42MTRS. LIES 160/340DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). INS AS WK 19MTRS. BR STD. H4199/78 15.1.79 LOCATED DURING HYDROSEARCH TRIAL 10/11.10.78 IN 510236.2N, 011859.3E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.4 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTR DEEP. SONAR HT 6.5MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS. LIES 164/344DEGS WITH BOW S. (HMS BULLDOG, 6.12.78). AMEND TO WK 17.5MTRS. BR STD. H1310/83/20 23.8.83 WELL BROKEN-UP SS, MUCH OF WHICH IS LEVEL WITH SEABED. BOILER AND SOME OF THE PORT SIDE STILL STAND ABOUT 5MTRS HIGH. DESPITE ITS POOR STATE, IT LOOKS UNLIKELY TO HAVE BEEN A TRAWLER. (P G WEATHERLEY, 9.8.83). HH090/711/01 23.1.97 EXAM'D 2.8.96 IN 510238N, 011853E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 18.1, FOUL 18.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.0 IN GEN DEPTH 23.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 000/180DEGS. IN ONE PIECE WITH SOME SCATTERED DEBRIS ADJACENT. SCOUR EXTENDS N. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 18.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091760 12.01.17 EXAM'D 09.09.16; IN 5102.645N, 0118.906E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.23MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 53MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HEIGHT 4.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 150/330 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 50MTRS, 4MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 045 DEGS. WRECK IS PARTIALLY DEGRADED. (GARDLINE, HI 1496). AMEND DW 18.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2017

Circumstances of loss

HIRED 1915 FOR ADMIRALTY SERVICE. MINED OFF DOVER. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS FALMOUTH III (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS FALMOUTH III (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 2.645 N,1 18.906 E.

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

The HMS FALMOUTH III (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 18.23 meters and is located at coordinates 51 2.645 N,1 18.906 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS FALMOUTH III (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS FALMOUTH III (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the HMS FALMOUTH III (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS FALMOUTH III (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 19, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS FALMOUTH III (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS FALMOUTH III (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HMS FALMOUTH III (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS FALMOUTH III (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS FALMOUTH III (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS FALMOUTH III (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 198 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS FALMOUTH III (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS FALMOUTH III (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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