Hms Ormonde Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms ormonde Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 22.433 N,1 40.283 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.373883
  • Longitude: -1.671383
Wreck Depth 63 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ORMONDE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 38.1 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 25
Tonnage 250
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0834/41 16.6.41 H0834/41 16.6.41 INS NDWPA. - NM 1938/41. 4.2.45 4.2.45 & 1.3.45 WK IN 572318N. 013830W (AUBD 313/45, EG 9). 10.6.74 10.6.74 AMEND TO USC 55MTRS. NC 213. HH091/155/01 2.3.10 HH091/155/01 & SEP 2010/000098684 2.3.10 EXAM'D 26.8.09 IN 5722.433N, 0140.283W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 63.68 IN GEN DEPTH 66.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 025/205 DEGS WITH BOWS S. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. NO SCOUR BUT MEGARIPPLES TO N AND S ARE AFFECTED. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 63MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY COCHRANE & SONS, SELBY FOR E BACON. HIRED FROM 11.1940 AS A MINESWEEPER. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 69NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SUNK BY AIRCRAFT. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS SW, IN AREA OF MEGARIPPLES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 22.433 N,1 40.283 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS ORMONDE wreck located?

The HMS ORMONDE wreck is located at coordinates 57 22.433 N,1 40.283 W.

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

The HMS ORMONDE lies at a depth of about 63 meters and is located at coordinates 57 22.433 N,1 40.283 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ORMONDE?

The seabed around the HMS ORMONDE lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the HMS ORMONDE sink?

The HMS ORMONDE sank on Feb 16, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS ORMONDE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ORMONDE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS ORMONDE belong to?

The HMS ORMONDE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ORMONDE?

The HMS ORMONDE had a tonnage of 250 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ORMONDE?

The HMS ORMONDE is classified as a trawler.

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