Hms Go Ahead Wreck

Field Value
Status Not Fully Surveyed, dead
Hms go ahead Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 26.857 N,0 44.376 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.447617
  • Longitude: 0.739600
Wreck Depth 21.22 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GO AHEAD
Type drifter
Flag GB
Sonar Length 7.2
Sonar Width 1
Shadow Height 1.98
Orientation 42
Tonnage 100
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1940
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01060/40 30.12.40 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 50FT, FOUL AT 67FT. IDENTIFIED BY DIVERS. POSN 512650N, 004430E [OGB] USING HSA. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 28.11.40). INS AS WK 8FMS 2FT. - NM 2964/40. H03210/45 13.6.45 POSN GIVEN AS 512648N, 004430E. HEIGHT 16FT. (C IN C NORE, CHATHAM, 15.6.45). NCA. H2984/67 12.9.67 ABOUT 3 C ESE OF NORE SWATCH BUOY, DISPERSED BY ADMIRALTY TO 21FT, IE SEABED LEVEL. IN 1946 ADMIRALTY STATED REMOVED BUT IRREGULAR CONTOURS IN THE VICINITY LEADS TO SUSPICION THAT SOME WKGE STILL REMAINS ON THE SITE. (HM MEDWAY). TO BE CHARTED AS FOUL. NE 1607. 2.2.84 NOT SHOWN ON MPA SURVEY 1002/1. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 1834. RSDRA2023000278429 18.01.24 EXAM'D BY BDC 2023 IN 5126.856N, 0044.373E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.22MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. LENGTH 7.2MTRS, WIDTH 1.0MTRS, HT 1.98MTRS, ORIENTATION 042/222 DEGS. NFS. (MEDWAY PORTS AUTHORITY SURVEY 08/2023, BDC H525.2(LITE)). AMEND OBSTN 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2024000297827 8.1.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (MPS SURVEY DTD 29.9.24). NFA RSDRA2024000375389 06.01.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (MPA SURVEY DTD 22.11.24, BDC H525.2). AMEND DEAD RSDRA2025000138134 24.03.25 OBSTRUCTION FOUND 2025; LOCATED IN 5126.856N, 0044.373E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.22MTRS. NFS. (PEEL PORTS MEDWAY SURVEY, H525.2). AMEND OBSTN 21.2MTRS. RSDRA2025000298582 04.08.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS MEDWAY SURVEY, DTD 10.04.25). AMEND DEAD RSDRA2025000396504 15.08.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS MEDWAY, DTD 09.07.2025). NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER 11.1939. SUNK IN COLLISION. (SRN).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 26.857 N,0 44.376 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS GO AHEAD wreck located?

The HMS GO AHEAD wreck is located at coordinates 51 26.857 N,0 44.376 E.

How deep is the HMS GO AHEAD and where exactly is it located?

The HMS GO AHEAD lies at a depth of about 21.22 meters and is located at coordinates 51 26.857 N,0 44.376 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS GO AHEAD?

The seabed around the HMS GO AHEAD lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the HMS GO AHEAD sink?

The HMS GO AHEAD sank on Nov 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS GO AHEAD discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GO AHEAD was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS GO AHEAD belong to?

The HMS GO AHEAD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GO AHEAD?

The HMS GO AHEAD had a tonnage of 100 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GO AHEAD?

The HMS GO AHEAD is classified as a drifter.

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