Hms Speeton (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms speeton (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 30.935 N,1 52.601 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.515583
  • Longitude: 1.876683
Wreck Depth 28.9 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SPEETON (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 18 m
Width 3.4 m
Sonar Length 12.2
Sonar Width 4.6
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 180
Tonnage 205
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1915
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 040.0,,002.9,003.0
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2017

Surveying Details

31.12.15 SANK IN 523300N, 015100E APPROX. (MS 31.12.15). H5371/51 18.9.51 LUCAS WIRE DRIFT SWEEP SMLS 323AND 325 12.7.51 IN 523055N, 015243E USING HSA. CLEAR AT 80FT FOUL AT 82FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 90FT IN GEN DEPTH 94FT ON THE S SIDE AND 99FT ON THE N SIDE WITH A SCOUR ON EITHER SIDE 20FT DEEPER. HEIGHT ABOVE SEA BED 14FT. A SMALL WRECK. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 31.8.51). CHART AS WK 13FMS [24MTRS]. BR STD. H1942/80 2.9.82 EXAM'D 25.2.82 IN 523054N, 015243E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.2 IN GEN DEPTH 29.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 5MTRS. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 4.8MTRS, LENGTH 18MTRS, BEAM 3.4MTRS. LYING 028/208DEGS. APPARENTLY WK OF SMALL FV LAYING IN A SCOUR. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000091758 20.7.17 EXAM'D 18.12.16; IN 5230.935N, 0152.601E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.94MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS, LENGTH 12.2MTRS, WIDTH 4.6MTRS, HEIGHT 4.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 180/000 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 40MTRS, 2.9MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 003 DEGS. WRECK IS SMALL AND BROKEN. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 28.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE OFF LOWESTOFT WHILST ON ADMIRALTY SERVICE. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 30.935 N,1 52.601 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS SPEETON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS SPEETON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 30.935 N,1 52.601 E.

How deep is the HMS SPEETON (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS SPEETON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 28.9 meters and is located at coordinates 52 30.935 N,1 52.601 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SPEETON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS SPEETON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the HMS SPEETON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS SPEETON (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 31, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS SPEETON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SPEETON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HMS SPEETON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS SPEETON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SPEETON (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS SPEETON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 205 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SPEETON (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS SPEETON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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