Hms Safeguard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Hms safeguard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 53 N,10 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.883333
  • Longitude: -10.416667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SAFEGUARD
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 48.8 m
Width 8.8 m
Tonnage 875
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 4, 1919
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1920
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H531/20 20.1.20 WK IN 515300N, 102500W [FROM SKETCH SUPPLIED]. VESSEL IS CLEAR OF NAVIGATION AND IS EXPECTED TO BE RAISED EARLY IN FEB 1920. (CG CARRIGLEA) NCA. H214/20 28.3.20 RAISED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 8, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT AT SUMMERS, SOUTHAMPTON IN 1914. WENT ONTO THE ROCKS AT PORTMAGEE AND OVERTURNED. SOLD TO ENSORS OF COBH WHO RAISED HER FOR USE AS A SALVAGE VESSEL FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS UNDER THE NAME SAFEGUARDER. (SHIPWRECKS OFF THE IRISH COAST).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SAFEGUARD wreck located?

The HMS SAFEGUARD wreck is located at coordinates 51 53 N,10 25 W.

When did the HMS SAFEGUARD sink?

The HMS SAFEGUARD sank on Feb 4, 1919.

When was the wreck of the HMS SAFEGUARD discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SAFEGUARD was discovered in 1919.

What country did the HMS SAFEGUARD belong to?

The HMS SAFEGUARD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SAFEGUARD?

The HMS SAFEGUARD had a tonnage of 875 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SAFEGUARD?

The HMS SAFEGUARD is classified as a trawler.

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