Hms Manor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms manor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.428 N,3 1.668 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.323800
  • Longitude: -3.027800
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MANOR
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Width 7.2 m
Sonar Length 44
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 7.1
Orientation 152
Tonnage 314
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1942
Bottom Texture Gravel
Debris Field 0004.0,230
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2003

Surveying Details

H113/45 23.4.45 H113/45 23.4.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 501930N, 025900W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). INS AS WK (PA) IN 501906N, 025918W. 20.8.45 20.8.45 SONAR CONTACT REPD IN 502000N, 030100W, APPROX. (AUBD 303/95). HH100/351/07 16.7.93 HH100/351/07 16.7.93 UNCHARTED WK LOCATED IN 501923N, 030136.5W IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. WELL NETTED. (C DAVIES, 23.6.93). INS AS USC 45MTRS. - NM 2645/93. HH100/351/13 10.9.98 HH100/351/13 10.9.98 DIVED 7.98 IN 501922N, 030136.5E [OGB] USING DECCA. A WELL BROKEN SS WITH ONE BOILER. BOWS AND STERN INTACT. POSSIBLE GUN ON STERN. PROBABLY A WOODEN DECK. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. HH090/961/01 10.12.03 HH090/961/01 10.12.03 EXAM'D 11.7.03 IN 5019.428N, 0301.668W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.3 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 44MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.1MTRS. LIES 152/332 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 4MTRS TOWARDS 230 DEGS. APPEARS BROKEN CLOSE TO THE CENTRE. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 48MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/21 20.8.04 HH100/351/21 20.8.04 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. INTACT BOW HAS GUN MOUNTED. ADMIRALTY CROCKERY SEEN. POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION FOR HMT MANOR. (N R CHIPCHASE & I TAYLOR). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-VERDUNOIS, EX-MANOR. BUILT IN 1913 BY J DUTHRIE TORRY SB CO, ABERDEEN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 6PDR GUN MOUTED ON THE BOW. HIRED 1914-19 BY THE ADMIRALTY. REQUISITIONED FROM 8.1939 AS AN ANTI-SUBMARINE TRAWLER. TORPEDOED AND SUNK DURING ATTACK ON CONVOY WP 183 BY E-BOAT S-67 OF THE SECOND FLOTILLA. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the HMS MANOR wreck located?

The HMS MANOR wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.428 N,3 1.668 W.

How deep is the HMS MANOR and where exactly is it located?

The HMS MANOR lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 19.428 N,3 1.668 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MANOR?

The seabed around the HMS MANOR lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the HMS MANOR sink?

The HMS MANOR sank on Jul 9, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS MANOR discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MANOR was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HMS MANOR belong to?

The HMS MANOR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MANOR?

The HMS MANOR had a tonnage of 314 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MANOR?

The HMS MANOR is classified as a trawler.

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