Hms Hastfen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms hastfen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 50.196 N,1 39.879 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.836600
  • Longitude: 1.664650
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS HASTFEN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 7.5
Sonar Width 2.5
Shadow Height 0.5
Orientation 14
Tonnage 77
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 025.0,,000.7,200.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2016

Surveying Details

H6345/26 4.11.26 NDW PA IN 515000N, 014000E. PA (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1975. H2047/33 27.3.33 DELETE WK. (HMS KELLETT). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE NE 1975. H3180/74 29.9.75 SEARCHED FOR BY TRANSIT SONAR, NO CONTACT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 11/75 [K7262]). NFA. SEP 2015/000083463 18.7.16 EXAM'D 23.2.16 IN 5150.196N, 0139.879E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LENGTH 7.5MTRS, WIDTH 2.5MTRS, HT 0.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 014/194. SCOUR LENGTH 25MTRS, 0.7MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 200DEGS.POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK CONSISTS OF TWO DISCRETE PARTIALLY BURIED OBJECTS, SITTING IN A SHALLOW SCOUR. (MMT, HI 1474). AMEND DW 20MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED FROM JAN 1915. MINED OFF LONGSANDS (WW1 SL & SIBI).

General Comments

Wk partially buried

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FAQ

Where is the HMS HASTFEN wreck located?

The HMS HASTFEN wreck is located at coordinates 51 50.196 N,1 39.879 E.

How deep is the HMS HASTFEN and where exactly is it located?

The HMS HASTFEN lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 51 50.196 N,1 39.879 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS HASTFEN?

The seabed around the HMS HASTFEN lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the HMS HASTFEN sink?

The HMS HASTFEN sank on Sep 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS HASTFEN discovered?

The wreck of the HMS HASTFEN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS HASTFEN belong to?

The HMS HASTFEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS HASTFEN?

The HMS HASTFEN had a tonnage of 77 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS HASTFEN?

The HMS HASTFEN is classified as a trawler.

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