Hms Reed (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Hms reed (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 46.628 N,1 13.995 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.777133
  • Longitude: 1.233250
Wreck Depth 8.2 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS REED (POSSIBLY)
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 30.5 m
Sonar Length 18.9
Sonar Width 22.6
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 145
Tonnage 99
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 008.2,003.4,001.9,237
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2024

Surveying Details

21.11.48 VESSEL SANK IN 514600N, 011430E APPROX. (PATRICK STEPHENS BOOKS). NCA. H4760 23.7.50 DW IN 514635, 011409E. COULD BE FISHING VESSEL. 100-150FT LONG. (HMS GOSSAMER). INS DW WITH G SPHERICAL BUOY CLOSE NE. - NM 1445/50. H4760/50 25.8.51 DISPERSED TO BELOW LEVEL OF SURROUNDING BANKS. (C IN C NORE, 21.8.51). H4760/50 4.4.52 EXAM'D IN 514636N, 011405E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17FT, FOUL AT 18FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20FT I GEN DEPTH 24FT. SCOUR 32FT. (SML 325, 16.5.51). AMEND WK 2FMS 3FT. BR STD. H4760/50 20.9.51 EXAM'D 20.9.51 IN 514636N, 011406E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15FT, FOUL AT 16FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17FT IN GEN DEPTH 24FT. WRECK ABOVE SEABED 9FT. BELIEVED TO BE 250FT LONG. LYING 015/195 DEG. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 26.10.51). H4760/50 30.12.53 EXAM'D 6.11.53 IN 514636N, 011406E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18FT, FOUL AT 20FT. LEAST E/S DEPT 20FT IN GEN DEPTH 26FT. SEABED MUD. SCOUR 32FT. WRECK IS 200FT LONG. LYING 325/145 DEGS. SCOUR GENERALLY ON NE SIDE OF WRECK. (HMS SHACKLETON, 4.12.53). AMEND WK 3FMS WITH G SPHERICAL BUOY CLOSE NW OF WRECK. - NM 81/54. H4760/50 4.4.54 DELETED G SPHERICAL BUOY. (TH). - NM 733/54. 12.6.69 AMEND 2FMS 5FT [LAT]. NC 1975. 23.1.73 AMEND SW 5.2MTRS. NC 1975. 10.11.82 INS SW 5.2 MTRS IN POSN 514636N, 011408E. NC 1183 H2918/83 24.4.86 EXAM'D 25.10.85 IN 514636N, 011405E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.7 IN GEN DEPTH 8.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 10MTRS. APPARENTLY BROKEN UP AND SITTING IN SCOUR, BUT A SMALL PART OF THE WK MAY LIE ON EDGE OF THE BANK FORMING THE SCOUR. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 197). NCA. RSDRA2024000232298 30.10.24 EXAM'D 7.2.2024; LOCATED IN 5146.628N, 0113.995E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. LENGTH 18.9MTRS, WIDTH 22.6MTRS, HT 1MTR. SCATTERED FRAGEMENTS OF WRECKAGE CONCENTRATED WITHIN 22.6MTR RADIUS FROM SHOALEST POINT. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1802-H525-14447). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 8.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1911. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER 1914-1919. REHIRED AS A MINESWEEPER FROM 9.1939. CONVERED TO AN AUXILLARY PATROL DRIFTER FROM 8.1940. MINED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS REED (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS REED (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 46.628 N,1 13.995 E.

How deep is the HMS REED (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS REED (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 8.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 46.628 N,1 13.995 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS REED (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS REED (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the HMS REED (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS REED (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS REED (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS REED (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1948.

What country did the HMS REED (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS REED (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS REED (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS REED (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 99 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS REED (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS REED (POSSIBLY) is classified as a drifter.

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