Hms Forward Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms forward iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 58.354 N,1 47.471 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.972567
  • Longitude: 1.791183
Wreck Depth 26.61 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS FORWARD III
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 25.9 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 23.7
Sonar Width 7.74
Shadow Height 0.79
Orientation 221
Tonnage 89
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1917
Scour Dimensions 004.5,037.5,000.4,221
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2019

Surveying Details

H1960/17 POSN 515820N, 014730E. NO LONGER DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. - FNM 208/17. 1923 AMEND TO NDW. NE 102. H0722/40 15.5.44 DELETE FROM ALL CHARTS. - NM 1029/44. H4139/76 11.1.77 NOT FOUND DURING CLOSE AREA DCS3 SEARCH (HMS BULLDOG & HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). HH090/667/01 13.12.95 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (OCEANICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2019/000272653 25.11.19 EXAM'D 01.07.19; IN 5158.354N, 0147.471E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.61MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS, LENGTH 23.7MTRS, WIDTH 7.74MTRS, HEIGHT 0.79MTRS, ORIENTATION 221/041 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 4.5MTRS, WIDTH 37.54MTRS, 0.4MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 221 DEGS. PART OF WRECK FOUND DEGRADED AND BURIED. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1584). INS DW 26.5MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS FORWARD III wreck located?

The HMS FORWARD III wreck is located at coordinates 51 58.354 N,1 47.471 E.

How deep is the HMS FORWARD III and where exactly is it located?

The HMS FORWARD III lies at a depth of about 26.61 meters and is located at coordinates 51 58.354 N,1 47.471 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS FORWARD III?

The seabed around the HMS FORWARD III lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the HMS FORWARD III sink?

The HMS FORWARD III sank on Mar 31, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS FORWARD III discovered?

The wreck of the HMS FORWARD III was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS FORWARD III belong to?

The HMS FORWARD III belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS FORWARD III?

The HMS FORWARD III had a tonnage of 89 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS FORWARD III?

The HMS FORWARD III is classified as a drifter.

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