Hms Maida (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms maida (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 25.444 N,1 53.674 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.424067
  • Longitude: 1.894567
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MAIDA (POSSIBLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Length 45 m
Width 8.4 m
Sonar Length 18
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 5.1
Orientation 44
Tonnage 505
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2007

Surveying Details

H448/67 27.1.67 H448/67 27.1.67 LEAST E/S DEPTH 113FT IN GEN DEPTH 129FT. SCOUR 134FT. SMALL WK. GOOD SONAR. (HMS HYDRA, 22.10.66). INS AS WK 19FMS. BR STD. H5197/70 10.8.71 H5197/70 10.8.71 POSN 512525N, 015348E. SWEPT DEPTH 32.3MTRS (17FMS). (HMS FAWN). - NM 1285/71. H4988/71 4.1.72 H4988/71 4.1.72 SWEPT CLEAR 32.3, FOUL 32.5MTRS. LEAST E/S 32.2MTRS IN 38.6MTRS. SCOUR 39.0MTRS. LYING 038/218 DEGS. ABOUT 100FT LONG & ABOUT 7MTRS. ON EDGE OF FALLS BANK. (HMS FAWN). 10.11.76 10.11.76 OBSTN SHOWN IN 512523N, 015334E [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 151-2 [JULY 1968 EDN]. H2350/85 4.12.86 H2350/85 4.12.86 EXAM'D 28.6.86 IN 512525N, 015347E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SCOUR 1 MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 6.3 MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, APPROX. INTACT WK LYING 180/000 DEG. (NP 1008, HI 317A). BR STD. HH090/922/01 12.6.01 HH090/922/01 EXAM'D 12.6.01 IN 5125.444N, 0153.674E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 31.9, FOUL 32.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.0 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 16MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.9MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (NP 1008, HI 922). PROBABLY DECAYED. AMEND TO SW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/159/01 31.7.07 HH091/159/01 31.7.07 LOCATED 27.2.07 IN 5125.447N, 0153.673E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.87 IN GEN DEPTH 38.0MTRS. LENGTH 18MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT 5.1MTRS. LIES 044/224 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

24.2.40 BUILT AS A TRAWLER BY GOOLE SHIPBUILDERS 24.2.40. MINED AND SUNK. ONE 12 PDR GUN.

General Comments

INTACT, ?DECAYED

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FAQ

Where is the HMS MAIDA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS MAIDA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 25.444 N,1 53.674 E.

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

The HMS MAIDA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 51 25.444 N,1 53.674 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MAIDA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS MAIDA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the HMS MAIDA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS MAIDA (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS MAIDA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MAIDA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1967.

What country did the HMS MAIDA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS MAIDA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MAIDA (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS MAIDA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 505 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MAIDA (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS MAIDA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

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