Hms Napia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms napia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 15.716 N,1 25.072 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.261933
  • Longitude: 1.417867
Wreck Depth 5.3 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS NAPIA
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 27.5 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.3
Shadow Height 1.5
Orientation 135
Tonnage 155
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H0183/39 5.2.40 WK IN POSN 008DEGS, 2.3 MILES FROM DEAL PIER LT. (FO DOVER). CHART AS DW IN 511540N, 012510E. - FNM 335/40. H0278/39 19.2.40 INS G CAN BUOY CLOSE E OF WK. (VA DOVER). - FNM 456/40. (VA DOVER). H183/39 23.4.40 INS DW WITH G CAN BUOY CLOSE E. - NM 1045/40. H0278/39 1.3.43 AMEND BUOY TO G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S. - FNM 424/43. H0278/39 13.4.50 DISPERSED TO WITHIN 1FT OF THE SEABED. (C-IN-C NORE, 13.4.50). H0278/39 30.6.50 SWEPT 21 & 28.4.50 IN 511542N, 012512E USING HSA. CLEAR AT 12FT, FOUL AT 13FT. GEN DEPTH 20FT. (SML 324, 15.5.50). AMEND TO SW 2FMS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1225/50. H927/59 3.10.60 LEAST E/S DEPTH 18FT. (ECES, 1959). NCA. 4.3.69 NOW CHARTED AS SW 1FM 4FT [LAT]. NE 1828. 13.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS SW 3MTRS. NC 1828. H2100/74 8.8.74 WK IN 511541N, 012511E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. SCOUR 6.5MTRS. (ISS, 30.4.74). NCA. H4793/87 30.12.87 EXAM'D 17.10.87 IN 511541N, 012511E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.5 IN GEN DEPTH 6.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 7.1MTRS. DCS3 HT 0.5MTR. APPARENTLY DISPERSED OVER AREA 45 X 30MTRS WITH NO PARTICULAR ORIENTATION. MAGNETIC ANOMALY INDICATES IRON CONTENT OF SOME 50TONNES. RETAIN CHARTED SWEPT DEPTH. (NP 1016, HI 379). NCA. HH090/647/01 1.2.96 EXAM'D 11.9.95 IN 511541.0N, 012510.4E [OGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.3 IN GEN DEPTH 5.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.0MTR. NO DCS3 HT. AREA OF WRECKAGE 30 BY 10MTRS. LIES 140/320DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. VERY BROKEN UP. (NP 1016, HI 647). BR STD. 20.1.11 [WGD] POSN: 5115.717N, 0125.071E. SEP 2019/000022679 27.6.19 EXAM'D 3.5.19; IN 5115.716N, 0125.072E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5.82MTRS, LENGTH 85.20MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 135 DEGS. QUIET DEGRADED/BROKEN UP, WK SUNK IN SEDIMENTS. POSSIBLE BOILER STICKING UP AS SHOALEST DEPTH. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1585). AMEND DW 5.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

6.12.39 EX-DORALIA '38. BUILT IN 1914 BY J P RENNOLDSON & SONS, SOUTH SHIELDS. HIRED FOR EXAMINATION SERVICE 6.12.39. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 90HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM RAMSGATE. MINED. LATER DISPERSED.

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP, NOW AN AREA OF WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 15.716 N,1 25.072 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS NAPIA wreck located?

The HMS NAPIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 15.716 N,1 25.072 E.

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

The HMS NAPIA lies at a depth of about 5.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 15.716 N,1 25.072 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS NAPIA?

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

When did the HMS NAPIA sink?

The HMS NAPIA sank on Dec 20, 1939.

When was the wreck of the HMS NAPIA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS NAPIA was discovered in 1939.

What country did the HMS NAPIA belong to?

The HMS NAPIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS NAPIA?

The HMS NAPIA had a tonnage of 155 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS NAPIA?

The HMS NAPIA is classified as a tug.

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