Hms Herring Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms herring Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 19.352 N,1 21.72 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.322533
  • Longitude: -1.362000
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS HERRING
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 44.5 m
Width 7.6 m
Sonar Length 44
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 94
Tonnage 590
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 22, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2000
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details FOR PREVIOUS DETAILS OF HMS HERRING SEE [4346]. HH090/843/01 4.1.00 HH090/843/01 4.1.00 EXAM'D 16.6.99 IN 5519.352N, 0121.720W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.9 IN GEN DEPTH 55.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 44MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LIES 094/274 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 843). INS AS WK 47MTRS. BR STD. 20.7.09 20.7.09 THIS IS HMS HERRING. (A LOPEZ, EMAIL DTD 14.7.09). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY COCHRANE. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. CONVERED TO AN ANTI-SUBMARINE VESSEL. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 19.352 N,1 21.72 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS HERRING wreck located?

The HMS HERRING wreck is located at coordinates 55 19.352 N,1 21.72 W.

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

The HMS HERRING lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 55 19.352 N,1 21.72 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS HERRING?

The seabed around the HMS HERRING lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the HMS HERRING sink?

The HMS HERRING sank on Apr 22, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS HERRING discovered?

The wreck of the HMS HERRING was discovered in 2000.

What country did the HMS HERRING belong to?

The HMS HERRING belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS HERRING?

The HMS HERRING had a tonnage of 590 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS HERRING?

The HMS HERRING is classified as a trawler.

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