Hms Rodino Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms rodino Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 7.043 N,1 23.785 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.117383
  • Longitude: 1.396417
Wreck Depth 21.18 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS RODINO
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.8 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.6
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 135
Tonnage 230
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.5,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H0689/40 8.7.49 WK, NOT CONSIDERED DANGEROUS, 137DEGS, 1.7M FROM S FORELAND LT. (VA DOVER, 24.7.40). CHART AS NDW. - NM 2371/40. PFNM 1900/40 ISSUED. H5824/60 1.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 71FT. FIXED BY HSA. (HMS SCOTT, 15.3.60). H0689/40 20.11.61 LOCATED IN 510701N, 012353E USING DECCA. DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 62FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75FT IN GEN DEPTH 93FT. (HMS SCOTT, 26.4.61). AMEND TO REVISED POSN. LC 1828. H2698/62 25.3.63 AMEND TO SW 10FMS 2FT. NC 1892. 4.3.69 NOW CHARTED AS SW 10FMS 0FT [LAT]. NE 1828. 15.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS SW 18.9MTRS. NC 1828. H4453/72 20.4.79 EXAM'D 26.4.78 IN 510700N, 012355E USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.5 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. NO DISCERNIBLE SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 100FT, LYING NW/SE. ONLY FAIR SONAR RESPONSE FROM E & W. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). AMEND TO WK 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/606/01 1.2.94 EXAM'D 21.10.93 IN 510700N, 012354.7E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.2, FOUL AT 21.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.8 IN GEN DEPTH 26.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 33MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. SMALL, INTACT WK LYING 130/310DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 606). AMEND TO SW 21MTRS IN 510700N, 012354.5E [OGB]. BR STD. HH090/647/01 1.8.96 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 647). NCA. 31.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5107.043N, 0123.785E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.18MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. MAINLY INTACT WITH SLIGHT LIST TO PORT. BOW APPARENTLY MISSING WITH SOME DEBRIS EVIDENT IN THE SCOUR IN WHICH THE VESSEL SITS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342). AMEND DW 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT I 1913 BY COOK, WELLINGTON & GEMMEL LTD, BEVERLEY FOR G F SLEIGHT. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 70 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 12 PDR GUN. HIRED 1915 - 1919 AND AGAIN FROM 11.1939 AS AN AUXILLARY PATROL VESSEL (ARMED). CONVERED TO MINESWEEPER IN 4.1940. ATTACKED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT AND SUNK. (SIBI & WW2SL).

General Comments

BOW MISSING, SLIGHT LIST TO PORT, DEBRIS IN SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 7.043 N,1 23.785 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS RODINO wreck located?

The HMS RODINO wreck is located at coordinates 51 7.043 N,1 23.785 E.

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

The HMS RODINO lies at a depth of about 21.18 meters and is located at coordinates 51 7.043 N,1 23.785 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS RODINO?

The seabed around the HMS RODINO lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the HMS RODINO sink?

The HMS RODINO sank on Jul 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS RODINO discovered?

The wreck of the HMS RODINO was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS RODINO belong to?

The HMS RODINO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS RODINO?

The HMS RODINO had a tonnage of 230 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS RODINO?

The HMS RODINO is classified as a trawler.

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