Hms Lord Snowden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms lord snowden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.036 N,4 57.813 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.083933
  • Longitude: -4.963550
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LORD SNOWDEN
Type drifter
Flag GB
Tonnage 444
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 13, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Sep 15, 1999

Surveying Details

H67/42 13.4.42 REPD LOST 152DEGS 4M FROM ST ANTHONY HEAD. (FOIC FALMOUTH, 13.4.42). GIVES POSN APPROX 500500N, 045745W [OGB]. H5051/70 13.11.70 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 777. 1.7.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 20MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 154. H4239/73 15.8.74 NO CONTACTS OBTAINED ON SONAR, NOTHING ON SSS. WK DOES NOT EXIST IN THIS POSN OR HAS COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. (HMS HECATE, 1974). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEE ALSO WK RECORD [17488].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1934. REQUISTIONED IN 1939, USED AS AN ANTI-SUBMARINE VESSEL. SUNK IN COLLISION IN 1942.

General Comments

See Also: 17488

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FAQ

Where is the HMS LORD SNOWDEN wreck located?

The HMS LORD SNOWDEN wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.036 N,4 57.813 W.

How deep is the HMS LORD SNOWDEN and where exactly is it located?

The HMS LORD SNOWDEN lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 50 5.036 N,4 57.813 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LORD SNOWDEN?

The seabed around the HMS LORD SNOWDEN lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the HMS LORD SNOWDEN sink?

The HMS LORD SNOWDEN sank on Apr 13, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS LORD SNOWDEN discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LORD SNOWDEN was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS LORD SNOWDEN belong to?

The HMS LORD SNOWDEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LORD SNOWDEN?

The HMS LORD SNOWDEN had a tonnage of 444 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LORD SNOWDEN?

The HMS LORD SNOWDEN is classified as a drifter.

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