Hms Marsa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms marsa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 56.946 N,1 18.028 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.949100
  • Longitude: 1.300467
Wreck Depth 3 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MARSA
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Sonar Length 5.5
Sonar Width 2.2
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 90
Tonnage 317
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 007.5,,000.9,100.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1917 POSN 515700N, 011830E. SHOWING. - FNM 723/17. H537/18 9.2.18 POSN 515700N, 011815E. MARKED BY 4 RED FLAGS BY DAY AND 3 RED LTS BY NIGHT. - FNM 105/18. H1492/18 28.3.18 G CON BUOY 275FT 332DEG & G CAN BUOY 300FT 117DEG. - FNM 214/18. H2290/18 3.5.18 3 RED LTS DELETED. - FNM 299/18. H4248/20 16.6.20 CAN AND CON BUOYS DELETED, G CON BUOY INS 40YDS 58DEG FROM WK. - NM ACTION. H1079/21 19.2.21 WK TO BE DISPERSED. (HARWICH HR CONSY BOARD). H2384/21 5.5.21 WK DISPERSED, BUOY WITHDRAWN. 13FT LWST OVER WK REMAINS. (TH EX 1884/21). AMEND DW(1917) TO FOUL. G CON BUOY DELETED. - NM ACTION. H521/30 16.1.30 DELETED ALL CHARTS. SEP 2013/00024437 29.6.15 EXAM'D 7.8.14 IN 5156.946N, 0118.028E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.0 MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. LENGTH 5.5MTRS, WIDTH 2.2MTRS, HT 2.1MTRS. SCOUR 7.11MTRS, TOWARDS 090/270 DEGS. DEBRIS FIELD 31MTRS, ORIENATATION 130DEGS.(HMS GLEANER, HI 1445). NOW LIVE, AMEND DW 3.0 MTRS. RSDRA2025000177083 14.05.25 PARTIALLY LOCATED IN DATASET 2025. (HARWICH HAVEN AUTHORITY SURVEY, DTD 18.07.24). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 14, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION. (WW1 RNSL).

General Comments

DEBRIS FIELD 31MTRS, ORIENATATION 130DEG.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS MARSA wreck located?

The HMS MARSA wreck is located at coordinates 51 56.946 N,1 18.028 E.

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

The HMS MARSA lies at a depth of about 3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 56.946 N,1 18.028 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MARSA?

The seabed around the HMS MARSA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HMS MARSA sink?

The HMS MARSA sank on Nov 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS MARSA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MARSA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS MARSA belong to?

The HMS MARSA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MARSA?

The HMS MARSA had a tonnage of 317 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MARSA?

The HMS MARSA is classified as a minesweeper.

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