Hms Reed Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms reed Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 46.031 N,1 15.396 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.767183
  • Longitude: 1.256600
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS REED
Type drifter
Flag GB
Tonnage 99
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2024

Surveying Details

H01024/40 7.11.40 MINED IN 514600N, 011430E APPROX. (FOIC HARWICH, 7.11.40). H01024/40 21.12.40 POSN APPROX 514600N, 011530E. (FOIC HARWICH, 20.11.40). - NM 41/41. H01024/40 21.8.67 2M RADIUS OF CHARTED POSN SWEPT BY SONAR. NUMEROUS CONTACTS OBTAINED IN GENERALLY BUMPY AREA, NONE OF WHICH PROVED TO BE WKS EXCEPT FOR ONES ALREADY CHARTED. CONSIDERED WK SHOULD NO LONGER BE CHARTED. (HMS ECHO). - NM 1549/67. H2101/74 16.1.74 NOT FOUND. (SOISS 1973). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2024000232298 7.11.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023/2024. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1802). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED IN THAMES ESTUARY. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS REED wreck located?

The HMS REED wreck is located at coordinates 51 46.031 N,1 15.396 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS REED?

The seabed around the HMS REED lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the HMS REED sink?

The HMS REED sank on Nov 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS REED discovered?

The wreck of the HMS REED was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS REED belong to?

The HMS REED belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS REED?

The HMS REED had a tonnage of 99 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS REED?

The HMS REED is classified as a drifter.

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