Hms Repro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms repro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 50.991 N,2 8.597 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.849850
  • Longitude: -2.143283
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS REPRO
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 230
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 26, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2501/19 24.3.19 SANK IN 565100N, 020830W. (SNO GRANTON). INS ON CHARTS. H4087/26 24.6.26 DELETE FROM 2397A AND AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW (1917)(PA) ON 1407. 2.2.57 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1409. 6.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 15FMS. NE 1407. 8.3.73 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 210. HH091/155/01 3.3.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE SURVEY, HI 1155). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2010/000097684 22.6.10 DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2024/000184408 03.07.24 UC-41 MINEFIELD NOT IN LOCATION OF 'HMT REPRO' LOSS. REVIEW SHOWS LOSS NOW ATTRIBUTED TO UC-77 MINEFIELD OF SIX MINES, LAID IN 1917 AT LOCATION OF [99535],(DIVER KEVIN HEATH EMAIL, DTD 29.05.24). CURENT LOCATION AND DETAILS OF 'HMS REPRO' [3064] (DEAD) AT 5650.991N, 00208.597W NOT AMENDED BUT UNNAMED WRECK [99535] AT 5652.226N, 00210.780W AMENDED TO 'HMT REPRO (POSSIBLY)', AS NOT CONFIRMED.
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2010

Circumstances of loss

26.04.40 BUILT IN 1910 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL LTD, BEVERLEY. HIRED AS AN ARMED PATROL TRAWLER FROM 2.1915. STRUCK GERMAN MINE 3 MILES SE OF TODHEAD LT HOUSE. (SIBI).HISTORICALLY NOTED TO HAVE BEEN SUNK BY A MINE LAID BY SUBMARINE UC-41 BUT REVIEW SHOWED UC-41 MINEFIELD NOT LAID NEAR HMT REPRO LOCATION AND THAT UC-77 LAID THE FIELD THAT CLAIMED HMT REPR

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FAQ

Where is the HMS REPRO wreck located?

The HMS REPRO wreck is located at coordinates 56 50.991 N,2 8.597 W.

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

The HMS REPRO lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 56 50.991 N,2 8.597 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS REPRO?

The seabed around the HMS REPRO lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the HMS REPRO sink?

The HMS REPRO sank on Apr 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS REPRO discovered?

The wreck of the HMS REPRO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS REPRO belong to?

The HMS REPRO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS REPRO?

The HMS REPRO had a tonnage of 230 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS REPRO?

The HMS REPRO is classified as a trawler.

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