Hms Lormont Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hms lormont Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.812 N,0 18.868 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.563533
  • Longitude: 0.314467
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LORMONT
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 42
Sonar Width 32
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1561
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,002.4,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2013

Surveying Details

H0273/41 28.1.41 SUNK IN 533355N, 001904E OR 096.25 DEG, 7.09 M FROM SPURN PT LTHO. TWO MAST SHOW ABOUT 20FT AT MLWS. (CAPT M/S, HMS BEAVER, 9.12.40). INS AS DW. - NM 179/41 H01112/40 26.5.43 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 4FMS 3FT. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1077/43 H01112/40 13.10.47 WK HAS BEEN DISPERSED. CLEARANCE 31FT REPORTED IN 533354N, 001906E. WK NOT LOCATED AFTER DISPERSAL. (C IN C NORE, 7.7.47). AMEND TO SW 4FMS. - NM 2660/47. H1902/49 7.5.49 G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2) G 10S, ESTAB'D 020 DEG, 150YDS FROM WK. (TH NM 54/49). - NM 938/49 H01112/40 19.10.48 WK LOCATED IN 533346N, 001859E. (C IN C NORE, 5.10.48). H01112/40 10.2.50 DISPERSED TO LEVEL OF SURROUNDING SEABED. (C IN C NORE, 7.1.50). H01112/40 30.11.50 EXAM'D 25.5.50 IN 533346N, 001855E. DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 32, FOUL AT 33FT [MLWS]. GEN DEPTH 36-40FT. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 17.6.50; TH). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 2FT AND DELETE LIGHT BUOY. - NM 2115/50. H6450/68 5.12.68 EXAM'D 7.6.68 IN 533346N, 001857E [OGB] USING HIFIS [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39 IN GEN DEPTH 36FT. SCOUR 51FT [LAT]. SCOUR IS GOOD A/S CONTACT AT 700YDS RANGE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 39/68). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 2FT. BR STD. H2395/73 9.1.74 AMEND TO SW 9.7 MTRS [LAT]. NC 109. H2395/73 9.1.74 EXAM'D IN 533346N, 001857E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.8 IN GEN DEPTH 11.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15MTRS [LAT]. LIES NW/SE ON FLAT SEABED WITHIN DEEP SCOUR. (HMS ENTERPRISE, K 6826/2). NCA. HH090/593/01 5.1.94 EXAM'D 13.7.93 IN 533346.6N, 001858.4E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.5 IN GEN DEPTH 11.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 13.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 0.9MTR, LENGTH 120MTRS, BREADTH 120MTRS. BROKEN WRECKAGE WITHIN SCOUR. CHART AS FOUL. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE 3.9.13 EXAM'D 19.5.13 IN 5333.812N, 0018.868E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.43 IN GEN DEPTH 13.4MTRS. LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS, HT 0.97MTR. AN AREA OF SCATTERED DEBRIS WITHIN A SCOUR. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). RETAIN FOUL.

Circumstances of loss

1.1.1939 BUILT IN 1927. HIRED AS GUARDSHIP FROM 1.1.1939. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 2 X 12PDR GUNS. LOST FOLLOWING COLLISION. LATER DISPERSED.

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS WITHIN SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 33.812 N,0 18.868 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS LORMONT wreck located?

The HMS LORMONT wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.812 N,0 18.868 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LORMONT?

The seabed around the HMS LORMONT lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the HMS LORMONT sink?

The HMS LORMONT sank on Dec 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS LORMONT discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LORMONT was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS LORMONT belong to?

The HMS LORMONT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LORMONT?

The HMS LORMONT had a tonnage of 1561 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LORMONT?

The HMS LORMONT is classified as a trawler.

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