Hms Kopanes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms kopanes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 33.873 N,1 26.68 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.564550
  • Longitude: -1.444667
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS KOPANES
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 43.9 m
Width 7.3 m
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 91
Tonnage 351
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 1999

Surveying Details

H01152/41 19.5.41 H01152/41 19.5.41 SUNK NEAR 20 G BUOY. (FOIC TYNE). POSN 553336N, 012718W APPROX. 7.6.72 7.6.72 INS AS NDWPA. LC 1192. 14.3.74 14.3.74 AMEND TO USCPA 45MTRS. BR STD. HH090/843/01 22.12.99 HH090/843/01 22.12.99 EXAM'D 28.6.99 IN 5533.873N, 0126.680W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60.2 IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.7MTRS. LIES 091/271 DEGS. SEABED SAND. CONFIRMED BY LOCAL DIVERS TO BE 'KOPANES'. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO WK 60MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

22.9.14 BUILT IN 1914 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL IN BEVERLEY, YORKSHINRE. LAUNCHED AS SIR JOHN JELLICIOE ON 22.9.14. REGISTERED IN HULL BY THE IMPERIAL STEAM FISHING CO OF HULL ON 18.12.14. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 100 HP FOR 11 KNOTS. SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY AMOS & SMITH. REQUISTIONED IN MAY 1915 AND CONVERTED TO A MINESWEEPER, HMT JELLICOE. SOLD 20.11.1918 TO 'D' LINE STEAM FISHING CO, RENAMED DARGLE AND REGISTERED IN GRIMSBY. IN 1928 WAS SOLD TO W GARRETT, IN 1932 TO T FISHER AND IN 1933 TO J LITTLE, ALL OF GRIMSBY. IN DECEMBER 1933 WAS SOLD TO THE KOPANES STEAM FISHING CO IN GRIMSBY AND RENAMED KOPANES. REQISITIONED AS AN AUXILLARY PATROL TRAWLER ON 2.6.40. FITTED WITH A 12 POUND DECK GUN. SUNK 19.4.1941 BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the HMS KOPANES wreck located?

The HMS KOPANES wreck is located at coordinates 55 33.873 N,1 26.68 W.

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

The HMS KOPANES lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 55 33.873 N,1 26.68 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS KOPANES?

The seabed around the HMS KOPANES lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the HMS KOPANES sink?

The HMS KOPANES sank on Apr 19, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS KOPANES discovered?

The wreck of the HMS KOPANES was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS KOPANES belong to?

The HMS KOPANES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS KOPANES?

The HMS KOPANES had a tonnage of 351 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS KOPANES?

The HMS KOPANES is classified as a trawler.

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