Hms Lady Of The Isles Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Hms lady of the isles Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 8.635 N,4 54.325 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 50.143917
- Longitude: -4.905417
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| Wreck Depth |
46 m
|
| Water Depth |
50 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS LADY OF THE ISLES |
|
Type
|
merchant vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
39.9 m |
| Width |
5.8 m |
| Draught |
2.7 |
| Sonar Length |
41.3 |
| Sonar Width |
18.2 |
| Shadow Height |
4.23 |
| Orientation |
80 |
| Tonnage |
166 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 3, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
Rock |
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
2013 |
| Original Source |
published World War 2 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
May 15, 2013 |
Surveying Details
H1001/40 REPD LOST ABOUT 3M EAST OF ST ANTHONY HD, OR 500900N, 045600W APPROX. (TRADE DIV LIST, OCT 1940). H01027/40 1.11.51 VERY APPROX POSN 500900N, 045600W GIVEN. (LTR TO FALMOUTH HBR COMMISSIONERS, 1.11.51). H1270/84 5.7.85 LOCATED IN 500848N, 045416W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 9.12.85 IDENTIFIED AS LADY OF THE ISLES. BELL RECOVERED. (G J POUND, TELECON 4.12.85). NCA. HH090/802/01 3.2.99 EXAM'D 3.12.98 IN 5008.641N, 0454.332W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.7 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS. LENGTH 32MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. INTACT. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 802). AMEND TO WK 46MTRS IN 5008.606N, 0454.269W [OGB]. BR STD. HH100/351/15 16.2.00 DIVED 10.11.99. HT BY DEPTH GAUGE 5MTRS. STERN IS QUITE INTACT, WHEELHOUSE HAS COLLAPSED. IN TWO PARTS WITH THE BOW BROKEN OFF JUST IN FRONT OF THE BOILERS. BOW LIES WITH STEM OUTWARDS, AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE REST. DEBRIS FIELD CLOSE ASTERN. SEABED SAND & SILT WITH SMALL AREA OF ROCK NEAR BOILER AREA. (J ROSEVEARE). NCA. 26.4.13 EXAM'D 28.2.13 IN 5008.590N, 0454.150W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.21 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 41.3MTRS, WIDTH 18.2MTRS, HT 4.23MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. BOW COLLAPSED AND IN LINE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1406). 15.5.13 LIES IN 5008.635N, 0454.325W [WGD]. (SDC BATHY REPROCESSING OF HI 1406 DIGITAL DATA). AMEND WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1875 AS A S FERRY FOR SERVICE BETWEEN SCILLIES & PENZANCE. WAS THEN USED AS A SALVAGE SHIP FOR WESTERN MARINE SALVAGE CO, PENZANCE. REQUISITIONED AS HM CABLE SHIP. WAS UNDER TOW OF A TUG WHEN SHE DETONATED A MINE AND SANK. (SIBI & WW2SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 8.635 N,4 54.325 W
Hms Lady Of The Isles on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES wreck located?
The HMS LADY OF THE ISLES wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.635 N,4 54.325 W.
How deep is the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES and where exactly is it located?
The HMS LADY OF THE ISLES lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.635 N,4 54.325 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES?
The seabed around the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES lies at approximately 50 meters deep.
When did the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES sink?
The HMS LADY OF THE ISLES sank on Oct 3, 1940.
When was the wreck of the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES discovered?
The wreck of the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES was discovered in 1940.
What country did the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES belong to?
The HMS LADY OF THE ISLES belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES?
The HMS LADY OF THE ISLES had a tonnage of 166 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES?
The HMS LADY OF THE ISLES is classified as a merchant vessel.
General Comments
IN TWO PARTS, BOW E IS BROKEN & COLLAPSED