Hms Sea King Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Hms sea king Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.518 N,0 0.397 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.591967
  • Longitude: 0.006617
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SEA KING
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 3273
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 9, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2005

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 310DEGS, 28 M FROM BULL SAND FORT LT. (LLWW2). H0915/40 26.11.40 INS AS DW. - NM 2746/40. H0915/40 26.11.40 INS G SPH LT BUOY FL G 4SEC CLOSE E OF WK.- TFNM 2762/40. H0915/40 9.3.44 WK REMOVED & BUOY WITHDRAWN.- NM 525/44. 2.12.98 NCA, POSN 533530N, 000030E FOR FILING ONLY. AMENDED TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SEA KING wreck located?

The HMS SEA KING wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.518 N,0 0.397 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SEA KING?

The seabed around the HMS SEA KING lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HMS SEA KING sink?

The HMS SEA KING sank on Oct 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS SEA KING discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SEA KING was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS SEA KING belong to?

The HMS SEA KING belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SEA KING?

The HMS SEA KING had a tonnage of 3273 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SEA KING?

The HMS SEA KING is classified as a trawler.

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