Hms Lord Austin (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms lord austin (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 25.039 N,0 17.975 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.417317
  • Longitude: -0.299583
Wreck Depth 10.8 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LORD AUSTIN (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Shadow Height 7.8
Orientation 45
Tonnage 473
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2022

Surveying Details

H02723/44 24.7.44 H02723/44 24.7.44 SUNK IN 492518N, 001848W, APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H6873/50 1.2.51 H6873/50 1.2.51 WK 6FMS [11MTRS] IN 492502N, 001758W. (FR NM 35/020/50). - NM 181/51. H1271/74 2.5.80 H1271/74 2.5.80 SHOWN AS WK 10.8MTRS [5FMS 5FT] IN 492503N, 001758W ON FR 890 [1980 EDN] & ON 6614D [1979 EDN]. BR SD. 24.7.90 24.7.90 SHOWN AS WK 10.8MTRS IN 492505N, 001754W ON FR 6927 [1985 EDN]. UNKNOWN WK IN 492505.7N, 001753.7W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY E/S & MAGNETOMETER. LEAST DEPTH 10.8 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. WK LIES ON STARBOARD SIDE IN TWO PARTS & IS BADLY DAMAGED. ORIENTATION NE/SW. HT 7.8MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590135). NC 2613. 27.12.12 27.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4925.039N, 0017.975W.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. REQUISITIONED FOR USE AS AN ANTI-SUBMARINE VESSEL. (WW2SL).

General Comments

LIES ON STBD SIDE IN TWO PARTS & IS BADLY DAMAGED

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FAQ

Where is the HMS LORD AUSTIN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS LORD AUSTIN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 25.039 N,0 17.975 W.

How deep is the HMS LORD AUSTIN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS LORD AUSTIN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 10.8 meters and is located at coordinates 49 25.039 N,0 17.975 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LORD AUSTIN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS LORD AUSTIN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the HMS LORD AUSTIN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS LORD AUSTIN (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 24, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS LORD AUSTIN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LORD AUSTIN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS LORD AUSTIN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS LORD AUSTIN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LORD AUSTIN (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS LORD AUSTIN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 473 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LORD AUSTIN (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS LORD AUSTIN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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