Hms Rhodesia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hms rhodesia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 41.213 N,6 20.814 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.686883
  • Longitude: -6.346900
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS RHODESIA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 30.5 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 4.3
Orientation 90
Tonnage 155
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1915
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H5348/30 17.9.30 H5348/30 17.9.30 WK CLOSE E OF SE END OF REEF OFF SOUTH END OF TULM ISLAND 40 YARDS FROM SHORE HULL IS NEARLY AWASH AT LOW WATER, MAST SHOWING AT HIGH WATER. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). GIVES APPROX POSN 574111N, 062051W. NCA. H1280/78/5 4.1.78 H1280/78/5 4.1.78 WK STILL IN GENERALLY GOOD CONDITION. LIES APPROX E/W WITH 50 DEG LIST TO PORT ON GRAVEL BOTTOM. HOLDS EMPTY, DECK MACHINERY STILL IN PLACE AS IS FIRST LEVEL OF SUPERSTRUCTURE. BOILER & TRIPLE EXPANSION STEAM ENGINE STILL THERE. RATED AS GOOD DIVE, BUT CONSIDERED HAZARD TO SMALL CRAFT. BOX-LIKE STRUCTURE ON STBD BOW WAS ONLY 3.5FT BELOW SURFACE AT LW IN EARLY SEPT (1977). (J O HALL). CHART AS DW PA. NC 1795. H1310/80 15.10.80 H1310/80 15.10.80 PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN AT LW 28.8.80 SHOWS TOP OF STBD BULWARK DRYING ABOUT 0.6MTRS. WK IS LISTING ABOUT 60 DEGS TO PORT, HAS LENGTH 32MTRS, WIDTH 6.5MTRS, HULL DEPTH 4.2MTRS. SKETCH OF DECK LAYOUT & ELEVATION ENCLOSED. (J O HALL,3.10.80). FROM PHOTOGRAPH POSN IS APPARENTLY 574114N, 062045W [OGB]. AMEND TO ST. BR STD. H1270/80 28.5.82 H1270/80 28.5.82 BULWARKS ON STBD BOW AND PART OF 'CABIN' DRY 1MTR AT LWS. MAST LYING ON SEABED. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL V). H1288/83/361 22.3.84 H1288/83/361 22.3.84 DIVED ON IN 1983. STILL IN GOOD CONDITION. FUNNEL & MAST LYING ON SEABED. DECKING & STBD SIDE COVERED HEAVILY WITH KELP. IRON PROPELLER. BOW HEADING 202DEGS (T). (S HUMPHREY).
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 1980

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMELL, HULL. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY HULL STEAM, FISHING & ICE CO. LTD. HIRED BY ROYAL NAVY FROM 1915 AS ARMED PATROL TRAWLER NO 1215. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 40NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. RAN ASHORE. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, LISTS TO PORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 41.213 N,6 20.814 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS RHODESIA wreck located?

The HMS RHODESIA wreck is located at coordinates 57 41.213 N,6 20.814 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS RHODESIA?

The seabed around the HMS RHODESIA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HMS RHODESIA sink?

The HMS RHODESIA sank on Apr 9, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS RHODESIA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS RHODESIA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HMS RHODESIA belong to?

The HMS RHODESIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS RHODESIA?

The HMS RHODESIA had a tonnage of 155 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS RHODESIA?

The HMS RHODESIA is classified as a trawler.

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