Hms Seagull Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms seagull Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 54.329 N,4 55.271 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.905483
  • Longitude: -4.921183
Wreck Depth 84 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SEAGULL
Type torpedo boat
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 8.2 m
Sonar Length 65
Orientation 120
Tonnage 735
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 30, 1918
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2017

Surveying Details

H2579/76 23.3.77 LOCATED 7.1.77 IN 555419.5N, 045509W. CLEARLY DEFINED HULL LYING 285/105 DEG. LENGTH 60-70YDS. STANDS APPROX 8MTRS HIGH. LEAST E/S DEPTH 87 IN GEN DEPTH 96MTRS. (HMS SHERATON, NOTES AND MINE-HUNTING PLOT, FORWARDED BY CAPT. MCM ROSYTH, 22.2.77). INS AS WK 87MTRS. BR STD. H4065/85 18.2.87 EXAM'D 24.6.86 IN 555420N, 045512W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 84 IN GEN DEPTH 90 TO 91MTRS. NO SCOUR. LYING INTACT, SOME 65MTRS LONG. ORIENTATED 120/300 DEGS. (HMS HECLA, HI 322). AMEND TO WK 84MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH274/440/04 12.3.99 LOCATED IN 5554.322N, 0455.292W [WGD] USING GPS. APPROX LEAST DEPTH 64MTRS. (HMS CROMER, ROUTE SURVEY DTD 2.1997). LEAST DEPTH NOT CONSIDERED TO BE RELIABLE. NCA. 14.9.00 DIVED AND POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS HMS SEAGULL FROM SHAPE OF BOW AND GUN.LIES UPRIGHT, HEAVILY NETTED. GEN DEPTH 94MTRS. DEPTH TO DECK 90MTRS. (RICHARD WARING/G FURSE TELECON 14.9.00) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLIDING WITH SS CORRIB 2 MILES SOUTH OF THE BOOM, FIRTH OF CLYDE.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SEAGULL wreck located?

The HMS SEAGULL wreck is located at coordinates 55 54.329 N,4 55.271 W.

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

The HMS SEAGULL lies at a depth of about 84 meters and is located at coordinates 55 54.329 N,4 55.271 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SEAGULL?

The seabed around the HMS SEAGULL lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the HMS SEAGULL sink?

The HMS SEAGULL sank on Sep 30, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS SEAGULL discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SEAGULL was discovered in 1977.

What country did the HMS SEAGULL belong to?

The HMS SEAGULL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SEAGULL?

The HMS SEAGULL had a tonnage of 735 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SEAGULL?

The HMS SEAGULL is classified as a torpedo boat.

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