Hms Recoil (Stern Section)(Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms recoil (stern section)(probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 26.413 N,2 44.136 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.440217
  • Longitude: -2.735600
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS RECOIL (STERN SECTION)(PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 15
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 146
Tonnage 344
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1044/40 28.9.40 H1044/40 28.9.40 POSN 502630N, 024500W. (M/S SUMMARY NO 52, 16.10.40). H113/45 4.7.45 H113/45 4.7.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 502642N, 024342W, APPROX. PROBABLE WK - GAVE OFF OIL. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45) & (AUBD 303/56). H2507/53 22.7.55 H2507/53 22.7.55 EXAM'D IN 502623N, 024401W USING DECCA. . LEAST E/S DEPTH 22 IN GEN DEPTH 26FMS. SEABED SHELL, STONES AND SAND. GOOD A/S RESPONSE. (HMS SCOTT, 4.10.54). BR STD. H5982/82 25.1.83 H5982/82 25.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502620N, 024353W ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982. HH100/351/10 17.7.95 HH100/351/10 17.7.95 DIVED JULY 1995. BELIEVED TO BE HMS RECOIL. IN TWO SECTIONS, LYING NNW/SSE, WITH BOWS SSE. APPEARANCE OF A LARGE TRAWLER WRECK ON PORT SIDE, THOUGH STERN UPRIGHT. MUCH DAMAGE JUST ABAFT MIDSHIPS. MODERN BAYONET LIGHT FITTING RECOVERED. FWD PART ABOUT 90FT LONG BY 20FT WIDE. (N R CHIPCHASE). PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE AN LST. HH100/351/10 14.8.95 HH100/351/10 14.8.95 DEPTH CHARGES AND SHELLS NOTED. CONFIRMS AS WAR LOSS. (N R CHIPCHASE). HH090/961/01 2.12.03 HH090/961/01 2.12.03 EXAM'D 27.7.03 IN 5026.413N, 0244.136W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.5 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. DIMENSIONS OF SHOALER STERN PART: LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.0MTRS. LIES 146/326 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN TWO PARTS, THE LARGER BOW SECTION LIES 44MTRS SE. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 42MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-BALNKENBURG. BUILT IN 1938 IN GERMANY. REQUISITIONED FOR NAVAL SERVICE IN MAY 1940 AS AN ANTI-SUBMARINE TRAWER. MINED AND SANK.

General Comments

SEE [63441] FOR BOW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 26.413 N,2 44.136 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS RECOIL (STERN SECTION)(PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS RECOIL (STERN SECTION)(PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.413 N,2 44.136 W.

How deep is the HMS RECOIL (STERN SECTION)(PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS RECOIL (STERN SECTION)(PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 50 26.413 N,2 44.136 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS RECOIL (STERN SECTION)(PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS RECOIL (STERN SECTION)(PROBABLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the HMS RECOIL (STERN SECTION)(PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS RECOIL (STERN SECTION)(PROBABLY) sank on Sep 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS RECOIL (STERN SECTION)(PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS RECOIL (STERN SECTION)(PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS RECOIL (STERN SECTION)(PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS RECOIL (STERN SECTION)(PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS RECOIL (STERN SECTION)(PROBABLY)?

The HMS RECOIL (STERN SECTION)(PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 344 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS RECOIL (STERN SECTION)(PROBABLY)?

The HMS RECOIL (STERN SECTION)(PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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