Hms Loch Erinboll (Stern Part)(Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms loch erinboll (stern part)(probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.418 N,3 9.226 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.223633
  • Longitude: -3.153767
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LOCH ERINBOLL (STERN PART)(PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 17
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 58
Tonnage 352
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Surveying Details H067/45 12.10.45 H067/45 SUNK IN 501500N, 031000W OR 085DEGS 18M FROM START POINT. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, 12.10.45). 9.3.56 9.3.56 NOT FOUND DURING ASDIC SWEEP OF AREA. (HMS SCOTT, 1954). 19.11.75 19.11.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 21FMS [38MTRS] IN 501500N, 031000W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2649. HH226/410/04 22.2.99 HH226/410/04 22.2.99 LOCATED IN 5013.382N, 0309.139W [OGB] USING DGPS. HEIGHT 8MTRS. LOCALLY KNOWN AS `CODY'S WRECK'. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED FOR POSN. (M SHARP, FAX DTD 25.1.99). INS AS USC 49MTRS. - NM 1085/99. HH100/351/16 4.9.00 HH100/351/16 4.9.00 DIVED IN 5013.382N, 0309.139W [OGB]. THE INTACT STERN SECTION OF A VESSEL ORIGINALLY ABOUT 70FT IN LENGTH. VESSEL HAS ENGINES AFT AND THE PROP IS STILL IN PLACE. OF THE FWD SECTION, ONLY PART OF THE KEEL REMAINS. PROBABLY A S TRAWLER. (N R CHIPCHASE, LTR DTD 8.00). NCA. HH090/961/01 15.12.03 HH090/961/01 15.12.03 EXAM'D 23.6.03 IN 5013.418N, 0309.226W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.3 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 17MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. LIES 058/238 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 6MTRS SE. SMALL BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 54MTRS. BR STD. 27.1.06 27.1.06 DATA RE-ASSESSED. COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE REMOVED. MORE THAN 5 YEARS.
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929. PURCHASED 8.1939 AS MINESWEEPER. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH THE SIDNEY SHARMAN APPROX 085DEGS 18M FROM START POINT. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, 1945 & SRN).

General Comments

STERN SECTION ONLY, ENGINE AFT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 13.418 N,3 9.226 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS LOCH ERINBOLL (STERN PART)(PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS LOCH ERINBOLL (STERN PART)(PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.418 N,3 9.226 W.

How deep is the HMS LOCH ERINBOLL (STERN PART)(PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS LOCH ERINBOLL (STERN PART)(PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.418 N,3 9.226 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LOCH ERINBOLL (STERN PART)(PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS LOCH ERINBOLL (STERN PART)(PROBABLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the HMS LOCH ERINBOLL (STERN PART)(PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS LOCH ERINBOLL (STERN PART)(PROBABLY) sank on Oct 12, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HMS LOCH ERINBOLL (STERN PART)(PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LOCH ERINBOLL (STERN PART)(PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HMS LOCH ERINBOLL (STERN PART)(PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS LOCH ERINBOLL (STERN PART)(PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LOCH ERINBOLL (STERN PART)(PROBABLY)?

The HMS LOCH ERINBOLL (STERN PART)(PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 352 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LOCH ERINBOLL (STERN PART)(PROBABLY)?

The HMS LOCH ERINBOLL (STERN PART)(PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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