Hms Solomon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms solomon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 11.056 N,1 11.466 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.184267
  • Longitude: 1.191100
Wreck Depth 15.64 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SOLOMON
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 5
Sonar Width 4.4
Shadow Height 2.2
Orientation 70
Tonnage 357
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1942
Scour Dimensions 0007.0,,000.5,070.0
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2018

Surveying Details

H01263/42 21.4.42 SANK IN 531100N, 011134E. (C IN C NORE, 1.4.42). NCA. H01263/42 23.8.49 EXAM'D IN 531059N, 011134E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56 IN GEN DEPTH 59FT. SURVEYED FOLLOWING DISPERSAL. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1949). INS AS WK 7FMS 5FT. - NM 1700/49. 26.11.74 AMEND TO WK 14MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH090/593/01 6.1.93 EXAM'D 18.8.93 IN 531102.2N, 011134.3E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.8, FOUL AT 16.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.1 IN GEN DEPTH 18.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.25MTRS, LENGTH 42MTRS, BREADTH 38MTRS. DEBRIS LYING 090/270 DEG IN TWO SEPARATE SECTIONS. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). BR STD. SEP 2018/000212985 6.9.18 EXAM'D 26.3.18 IN 5311.056N 0111.466E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 15.64MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS, LENGTH 5MTRS, WIDTH 4.4MTRS, HEIGHT 2.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 070/250 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 7MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 070 DEGS. BROKEN IN TWO AND MAINLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 15.6MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER 8.1939. MINED.

General Comments

IN TWO SEPARATE SECTIONS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 11.056 N,1 11.466 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS SOLOMON wreck located?

The HMS SOLOMON wreck is located at coordinates 53 11.056 N,1 11.466 E.

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

The HMS SOLOMON lies at a depth of about 15.64 meters and is located at coordinates 53 11.056 N,1 11.466 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SOLOMON?

The seabed around the HMS SOLOMON lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the HMS SOLOMON sink?

The HMS SOLOMON sank on Apr 1, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS SOLOMON discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SOLOMON was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS SOLOMON belong to?

The HMS SOLOMON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SOLOMON?

The HMS SOLOMON had a tonnage of 357 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SOLOMON?

The HMS SOLOMON is classified as a trawler.

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