Hms Manx Prince Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms manx prince Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.452 N,0 10.296 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.524200
  • Longitude: 0.171600
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MANX PRINCE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 221
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2010

Surveying Details

H0273/41 28.1.41 MINED AND SANK IN 533133N, 001028E OR 149.5DEG 3.73M FROM SPURN PT LTHO. 1 MAST SHOWING TO APPROX 6FT AT MHWS. (LIST OF WKS IN APPROACHES TO HUMBER, 30.12.40). INS AS DW. - NM 179/41. H4984/47 13.10.47 AMEND SW 0FMS 1FT. (HMS SCOTT).- NM 2660/47. H01128/40 4.8.49 EXAM'D IN 533126N, 001024E USING HSA AFTER DISPSAL. SWEPT CLEAR TO 2FT OFF BOTTOM. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21FT IN GEN DEPTH 23FT SCOUR TO 35FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 7.9.49). AMEND WK 1FM 5FT. - NM 1608/49. H6450/68 5.12.68 NOT LOCATED BY SONAR AND E/S. AMEND FOUL. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 5.6.68). AMEND FOUL. BR STD. H2395/73 9.1.74 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 SEARCH. (SOISS, 1973). DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 6PDR GU. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER 1914-1919 AND AS ARMED PATROL TRAWLER FROM 12.1939 THEN AS A MINESWEEPER FROM 6.1940. MINED. (SRN, SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS MANX PRINCE wreck located?

The HMS MANX PRINCE wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.452 N,0 10.296 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MANX PRINCE?

The seabed around the HMS MANX PRINCE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the HMS MANX PRINCE sink?

The HMS MANX PRINCE sank on Nov 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS MANX PRINCE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MANX PRINCE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS MANX PRINCE belong to?

The HMS MANX PRINCE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MANX PRINCE?

The HMS MANX PRINCE had a tonnage of 221 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MANX PRINCE?

The HMS MANX PRINCE is classified as a trawler.

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