Hms Garmo (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms garmo (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 15.068 N,0 18.165 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.251133
  • Longitude: -0.302750
Wreck Depth 16.7 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GARMO (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 34.1 m
Width 6.7 m
Sonar Length 29.1
Sonar Width 6.6
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 282
Tonnage 203
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1914
Scour Dimensions 056.6,,003.0,282.0
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date May 25, 2016

Surveying Details

SANK IN 541512N, 001706W, APPROX. H4942/72 19.2.73 WK LOCATED IN 541453N, 001800W DURING CABLE ROUTE SURVEY USING DCS3 AND DECCA. LENGTH 100MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEG. (CS PETER FABER - K6544/1 & 29). INS AS DW. - NM 537/73. HH100/351/06 10.3.93 GARMO LOCATED IN 541503N, 001802W [OGB] USING GPS. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH. (A C JACKSON, 9.3.93). LIES IN 541500N, 001755W. (DIVE YORKSHIRE). AMEND TO USC 14MTRS IN GPS POSN. BR STD. HH090/730/01 19.11.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). 19.11.97 POSN AMENDED TO JACKSON 1993 POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 07.06.16 EXAM'D 21.02.16 IN 5415.068N, 0018.165W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 29.1MTRS, WIDTH 6.6MTRS, HT 2.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 282/102. SCOUR LENGTH 56.6MTRS, 3MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 282 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, PARTIALLY BURIED. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND DW 16.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. WAS REQUISITIONED FOR USE BY ADMIRALTY AS A PATROL VESSEL.

General Comments

Partially buried.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 15.068 N,0 18.165 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS GARMO (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS GARMO (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 15.068 N,0 18.165 W.

How deep is the HMS GARMO (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS GARMO (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 16.7 meters and is located at coordinates 54 15.068 N,0 18.165 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS GARMO (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS GARMO (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the HMS GARMO (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS GARMO (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 20, 1914.

When was the wreck of the HMS GARMO (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GARMO (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1914.

What country did the HMS GARMO (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS GARMO (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GARMO (PROBABLY)?

The HMS GARMO (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 203 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GARMO (PROBABLY)?

The HMS GARMO (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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