Hms Lewiston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms lewiston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 24.505 N,4 46.019 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.408417
  • Longitude: -4.766983
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LEWISTON
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Length 46.6 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 15
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 153
Tonnage 440
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Gravel
Debris Field SMALLER FRAGMENT (12 X 9 X 3.52MTRS, LEAST DEPTH 35.1MTRS) LIES CLOSE NW
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2312/72 14.4.87 SANK WHILE SECURED TO MOORING BUOY. LOCATED BY HMS HUBBERSTON 10.4.87 IN 522500N, 044605W AND MARKED BY DHAN BUOY. MAST AND SUPERSTRUCTURE OF VESSEL HAD BEEN REMOVED. (RNO PEMBROKE DOCK, RAE ABERPORTH & HMS HUBBERSTON). CHART AS USC PA 25MTRS. - NM 1356/87. H2312/72 23.4.87 LOCATED IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. (HMS HUBBERSTON, SIGNAL DTD 22.4.87). H2312/72 18.5.87 HIGHEST POINT IS FUNNEL OVER WHICH LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER WAS 29MTRS. ORIGINAL MOORING BUOY AND BRIDLE, AND BARREL BUOY SECURED NEAR STERN, TO BE REMOVED BY PLYMOUTH CDT. A SURFACE MARKER WILL BE LEFT ATTACHED TO STERN OF WK. (FO PLYMOUTH, SIGNAL 28.4.87 & RNO PEMBROKE DOCK, 30.4.87). NCA HH100/351/01 8.9.89 WK, 150FT LONG, ORIENTATED 002/182 DEG, REPORTED BY LOCAL FISHERMAN IN 522439N, 044600W. POSN BY DECCA. (R S BUFTON, 21.8.89). AMEND TO USC 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/03 11.1.91 LOCATED 31.3.89 IN 522427.5N, 044603W USING DECCA. STANDS 19 TO 20FT HIGH WITH OVERALL DEPTH 122FT. (?LEAST DEPTH). LIES ABOUT NNE/SSW. (D TAYLOR, 1.1.91). AMEND POSN ONLY. BR STD. HH100/351/06 25.8.92 LOCATED 10.5.92 IN 522432N, 044608W. STANDS 8MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. SEPARATE LARGE SECTIONS OF WRECKAGE LAY TO S AND SE OF WK. SITE REVISITED 6.8.92 WHEN NO PART OF WK STANDING MORE THAN 3.5MTRS COULD BE FOUND. POSN DETERMINED USING GPS. (V P HAIGH, 8.8.92). NCA. SEP 2014/000169269 12.3.15 EXAM'D 22.11.14 IN 5224.505N, 0446.019W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.1 IN GEN DEPTH 39.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. IN TWO PARTS, MAIN PART WITH LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 4.3MTRS, LYING 153/333 DEGS. SMALLER PART WITH LENGTH 12MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 3.52MTRS, LYING 151/331 DEGS IS CLOSE NW. LEAST DEPTH OVER SMALLER PART 35.4MTRS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1450). AMEND WK 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2015

Circumstances of loss

SANK AT MOORINGS WHILE BEING USED AS TARGET FOR MISSILE FIRINGS.

General Comments

HULL INTACT, MAST AND BRIDGE PREVIOULY REMOVED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 24.505 N,4 46.019 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS LEWISTON wreck located?

The HMS LEWISTON wreck is located at coordinates 52 24.505 N,4 46.019 W.

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

The HMS LEWISTON lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 52 24.505 N,4 46.019 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LEWISTON?

The seabed around the HMS LEWISTON lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HMS LEWISTON discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LEWISTON was discovered in 1987.

What country did the HMS LEWISTON belong to?

The HMS LEWISTON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LEWISTON?

The HMS LEWISTON had a tonnage of 440 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LEWISTON?

The HMS LEWISTON is classified as a minesweeper.

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