Hms Flotta (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms flotta (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 27.629 N,1 39.189 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.460483
  • Longitude: -1.653150
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS FLOTTA (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 15
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 2.8
Orientation 40
Tonnage 530
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H3905/43 9.9.43 POSN 572830N, 013900W. FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/155/01 19.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 EXAM'D 16.6.09 IN 5727.629N, 0139.189W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 60.97 IN GEN DEPTH 63.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 2.8MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). POSSIBLY THE REMAINS OF FLOTTA. INS AS WK 60MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2010

Circumstances of loss

29.10.41 BUILT IN 1941 BY COCHRANE. AN 'ISLES' CLASS TRAWLER. FOUNDERED AFTER GROUNDING ON 29.10.41. (WW2SL & COLLEDGE).

General Comments

HIGHLY DEGRADED WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 27.629 N,1 39.189 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS FLOTTA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS FLOTTA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 27.629 N,1 39.189 W.

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

The HMS FLOTTA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 57 27.629 N,1 39.189 W.

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

The seabed around the HMS FLOTTA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the HMS FLOTTA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS FLOTTA (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 6, 1941.

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

The wreck of the HMS FLOTTA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

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

The HMS FLOTTA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

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

The HMS FLOTTA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 530 tons.

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

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

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