Hms Hickory Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms hickory Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.441 N,2 54.593 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.490683
  • Longitude: -2.909883
Wreck Depth 41.89 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS HICKORY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Width 8.5 m
Sonar Length 8.3
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 20
Tonnage 530
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1940
Bottom Texture 4/6/1
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2015

Surveying Details

H966/40 30.10.40 SANK IN 502624N, 024548W IN 26FM. (FOIC PORTLAND, 22.10.40). H966/40 19.8.41 INS AS NDW PA. - NM 1962/41. H3923/74 7.9.84 LOCATED IN 40MTRS GEN DEPTH IN 502936N, 025454W USING DECCA BY FV 'SEA IMAGE'. BELL RECOVERED. HUMAN REMAINS & AMMUNITION ALSO RECOVERED BUT REPLACED. (FO PLYMOUTH 24.7.84 & 3.7.84). NCA YET. H2923/83 2.1.85 EXAM'D 26.7.84 IN 502924N, 025431W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 39, FOUL AT 39.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 15MTRS. LYING APPROX 020/200 DEG. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 13.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.89MTRS IN 5029.441N, 0254.593W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 43MTRS. LENGTH 8.3MTRS, WIDTH 5.0MTRS, HEIGHT 1.0MTRS. ORIENTATION 020/200 DEGS. MOSTLY BURIED. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO NDW 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY HENRY ROBB, LEITH. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 12 PDR GUN. MINED. (SIBI). 25 LIVES LOST.

General Comments

MOSTLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 29.441 N,2 54.593 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS HICKORY wreck located?

The HMS HICKORY wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.441 N,2 54.593 W.

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

The HMS HICKORY lies at a depth of about 41.89 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.441 N,2 54.593 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS HICKORY?

The seabed around the HMS HICKORY lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the HMS HICKORY sink?

The HMS HICKORY sank on Oct 22, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS HICKORY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS HICKORY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS HICKORY belong to?

The HMS HICKORY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS HICKORY?

The HMS HICKORY had a tonnage of 530 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS HICKORY?

The HMS HICKORY is classified as a trawler.

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