Hms Hirose (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms hirose (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.466 N,1 43.238 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.141100
  • Longitude: 1.720633
Wreck Depth 24.83 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS HIROSE (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 38.1 m
Width 7 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 15.5
Sonar Width 4.1
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 20
Tonnage 275
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 1916
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK OFF ALDBOROUGH NAPES. (WW1SL). H2917/83 1.4.85 EXAM'D 16.10.84 IN 520826N, 014321E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.3 IN GEN DEPTH 27 TO 28MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 29MTRS. LYING, APPARENTLY INTACT, 060/240 DEGS WITH LENGTH ABOUT 36MTRS. (SOISS, HI 196). BR STD. SEP 2016/000091759 22.8.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16; IN 5208.466N, 0143.238E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.83MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 15.5MTRS, WIDTH 4.1MTRS, HEIGHT 2.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 020/200 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT, POTENTIALLY DEBRIS FROM LISTED WRECK 10290. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 24.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-ONZE. BUILT IN 1915 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. ORIGINALLY DUTCH REGISTERED. PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY NEALE & WEST LTD. HIRED IN 1915. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 87HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS HIROSE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS HIROSE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.466 N,1 43.238 E.

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

The HMS HIROSE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 24.83 meters and is located at coordinates 52 8.466 N,1 43.238 E.

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

The seabed around the HMS HIROSE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the HMS HIROSE (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS HIROSE (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 29, 1916.

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

The wreck of the HMS HIROSE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1916.

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

The HMS HIROSE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

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

The HMS HIROSE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 275 tons.

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

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

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