Hms New Dawn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms new dawn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.541 N,1 36.354 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.609017
  • Longitude: -1.605900
Wreck Depth 27.5 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS NEW DAWN
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 26.3 m
Width 5.6 m
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 35
Tonnage 93
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2012

Surveying Details

SUNK AT ENTRANCE TO NEEDLES CHANNEL. (WW1SL). 7.8.53 INS NDW (PA) IN 503600N, 013500W ON NC F6841. 28.4.58 DELETED. BR STD. 14.8.74 INS AS USC PA 15MTRS. NC 2450. H1968/77 17.8.81 EXAM'D 30.9.80 IN 503628N, 013621W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. SCOUR 0.6MTRS. LYING ABOUT 080/260DEGS. (SCESU, HI 81/80). AMEND TO WK 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/88/39 11.8.88 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS WK OF NEW DAWN - BRASS NAME LETTERS RECOVERED FROM BOW. (R W RIMMER, 6.7.88). HH100/351/14 26.3.99 LOCATED IN 5036.500N, 0136.267W [OGB] USING DECCA. LIES APROX E/W. VERY BROKEN. HIGHEST POINT IS THE BOILER WHICH STANDS 2-3MTRS. SEABED SAND AND SHINGLE. (M PRITCHARD, 9.3.99). NCA. 25.10.12 EXAM'D 29.1.12 IN 5036.541N, 0136.354W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.95 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 27.65MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 035/215 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS AS AN ELOGATED MOUND. (EMU, HI 1366). AMEND WK 27.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY W V V LIGERWOOD, GLASGOW FOR THE STEAM HERRING FLEET LTD. HIRED FOR THE AUXILLARY PATROL FORCE AS A MINESWEEPER FROM NOV 1914. TENDER TO HMS MAGPIE. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 39 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE POOLE FOR THE NEEDLES FOR MINESWEEPING. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-17. FOUR MEN LOST. (D C WENDES).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, APPEARS AS ELONGATED MOUND

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 36.541 N,1 36.354 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS NEW DAWN wreck located?

The HMS NEW DAWN wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.541 N,1 36.354 W.

How deep is the HMS NEW DAWN and where exactly is it located?

The HMS NEW DAWN lies at a depth of about 27.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.541 N,1 36.354 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS NEW DAWN?

The seabed around the HMS NEW DAWN lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the HMS NEW DAWN sink?

The HMS NEW DAWN sank on Mar 23, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS NEW DAWN discovered?

The wreck of the HMS NEW DAWN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS NEW DAWN belong to?

The HMS NEW DAWN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS NEW DAWN?

The HMS NEW DAWN had a tonnage of 93 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS NEW DAWN?

The HMS NEW DAWN is classified as a drifter.

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