Hms Star Of Devoran Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms star of devoran Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.265 N,1 25.047 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.004417
  • Longitude: -1.417450
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS STAR OF DEVORAN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 36.7 m
Width 6.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 220
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 30, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2001
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

10.7.01 REMAINS OF THE VESSEL LIE ON THE N SIDE OF THE S PIER AT S SHIELDS, JUST BELOW LAT AMONG SMALL ROCKS AND SAND FAIRLY CLOSE TO THE PIER. ALL THAT REMAINS ARE SECTIONS OF THE HULL PLATES AND RIBS. HIGHEST PIECES NO MORE THAN 0.5MTR HIGH AND MIXED UP WITH THE SEABED OF ROCKS AND SAND. (R YOUNG). NCA, POSN 5500.250N, 0124.950W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

20.10.41 EX- MARY BUCHAN '38, EX- MERELETON '34, EX- NOORDZEE-II, EX- STAR OF PEACE. BUILT IN 1915 BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO, ABERDEEN. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY T WALKER, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 82HP, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED AS AN ARMED PATROL TRAWLER FROM NOV '39. CONVERTED TO A MINESWEEPER FROM MAY '40. SUNK FOLLOWING AN AIR ATTACK OFF N SHIELDS. BEACHED ON THE HERD SAND 20.10.41. HANDED OVER TO SHIPBREAKERS, CUT INTO THREE SECTIONS AND DUMPED AT SEA, POSITION UNKNOWN.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS STAR OF DEVORAN wreck located?

The HMS STAR OF DEVORAN wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.265 N,1 25.047 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS STAR OF DEVORAN?

The seabed around the HMS STAR OF DEVORAN lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the HMS STAR OF DEVORAN sink?

The HMS STAR OF DEVORAN sank on Sep 30, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS STAR OF DEVORAN discovered?

The wreck of the HMS STAR OF DEVORAN was discovered in 2001.

What country did the HMS STAR OF DEVORAN belong to?

The HMS STAR OF DEVORAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS STAR OF DEVORAN?

The HMS STAR OF DEVORAN had a tonnage of 220 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS STAR OF DEVORAN?

The HMS STAR OF DEVORAN is classified as a trawler.

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