Hms Refundo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms refundo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 55.547 N,1 18.645 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.925783
  • Longitude: 1.310750
Wreck Depth 7.6 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS REFUNDO
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 36.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 258
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2008

Surveying Details

H01141/40 31.1.41 H01141/40 31.1.41 DW IN 515530N, 011845E. (ADMIRALTY). - PFNM 189/41 & NM 514/41. 2.10.42 2.10.42 POSN NOW 515531N, 011845E, OR 223DEG 4.9C FROM POST, S END OF LANDGUARD JETTY. (HMS FRANKLIN, 1942). LC 1491. 9.11.42 9.11.42 LEAST DEPTH 25FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2445/42. 22.6.48 22.6.48 LEAST DEPTH NOW 23FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 2052. H2385/55 14.6.57 H2385/55 14.6.57 SWEPT CLEAR AT 23FT, FOUL AT 24FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28FT. (ECES, OCT'56) H3671/65 11.8.69 H3671/65 11.8.69 SWEPT CLEAR AT 4FMS 1FT. (HM, HARWICH). BR STD. HH091/094/01 8.9.05 HH091/094/01 8.9.05 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3. NFS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1094). NCA. HH091/215/01 25.2.08 HH091/215/01 25.2.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1215). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL, BEVERLEY. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY MESSERS G F SLEIGH. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 80NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED AS AN ARMED TRAWLER FROM 1917-1919 AND AGAIN AS AN ARMED PATROL TRAWLER FROM 11.1939. CONVERTED INTO A MINESWEEPER FROM 6.1940. MINED, TAKEN IN TOW & SANK 10YDS W OF BEACH END BUOY. (LL WW2, WW2SL & SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 55.547 N,1 18.645 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS REFUNDO wreck located?

The HMS REFUNDO wreck is located at coordinates 51 55.547 N,1 18.645 E.

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

The HMS REFUNDO lies at a depth of about 7.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 55.547 N,1 18.645 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS REFUNDO?

The seabed around the HMS REFUNDO lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the HMS REFUNDO sink?

The HMS REFUNDO sank on Dec 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS REFUNDO discovered?

The wreck of the HMS REFUNDO was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS REFUNDO belong to?

The HMS REFUNDO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS REFUNDO?

The HMS REFUNDO had a tonnage of 258 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS REFUNDO?

The HMS REFUNDO is classified as a trawler.

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