Hms Othello Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms othello Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.685 N,0 2.414 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.544750
  • Longitude: 0.040233
Wreck Depth 3 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS OTHELLO
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 201
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 11, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1954
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H01399/41 28.7.41 H01399/41 28.7.41 OTHELLO SUNK 010DEGS, 3.5C FROM HAILE SAND FORT. (FO HUMBER 11.4.41). - NM 1738/41. H01399/41 1.4.47 H01399/41 1.4.47 DISPERSED CLEAR TO 5FT. (HMS FETLAR, 29.3.47). H4984/47 13.10.47 H4984/47 13.10.47 TWO WKS LOCATED BY SCOTT IN VICINITY OF SINKING POSN. WK IN 533240N, 000206E CONSIDERED TO BE OTHELLO. LIES 236DEGS 30MIN, 3.65M FROM SPURN PT LTHO. DRIES 2FT. SEABED 15FT. FUNNEL DRIES. OTHER WK IS YORKSHIRE BELLE IN 533244N, 000205E. (HMS SCOTT, 1947). - NM 2660/47. H4984/47 28.9.54 H4984/47 28.9.54 EXAM'D IN 533240N, 000231E USING HSA FOLLOWING DISPERSAL. SWEPT CLEAR 12FT, FOUL 15FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12FT IN GEN DEPTH 16FT. SEABED SAND. THERE IS NO SURFACE INDICATION OF A WK. E/S TRACE VERY SMALL, SUGGESTS ONLY REMNANT OF ORIGINAL WK. NO SCOUR. (HMS SHACKLETON, 21.7.54). - NM 2085/54.
Last Amended Date May 4, 1982

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 AS A S TRAWLER. HIRED 1914-1919 AND AS AUXILLARY PATROL VESSEL 11.1939. BOOM GATE VESSEL 8.40. MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS OTHELLO wreck located?

The HMS OTHELLO wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.685 N,0 2.414 E.

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

The HMS OTHELLO lies at a depth of about 3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.685 N,0 2.414 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS OTHELLO?

The seabed around the HMS OTHELLO lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the HMS OTHELLO sink?

The HMS OTHELLO sank on Apr 11, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS OTHELLO discovered?

The wreck of the HMS OTHELLO was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS OTHELLO belong to?

The HMS OTHELLO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS OTHELLO?

The HMS OTHELLO had a tonnage of 201 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS OTHELLO?

The HMS OTHELLO is classified as a trawler.

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