Hms Staunton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms staunton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 43.431 N,1 6.53 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.723850
  • Longitude: 1.108833
Wreck Depth 7.8 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS STAUNTON
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Width 6.8 m
Draught 3.7
Orientation 90
Tonnage 283
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 28, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0707/40 19.9.40 INS DW. - NM 2273/40. H0707/40 12.8.42 INS G CONL BUOY 1 CABLE N OF WRECK. - NM 1710/42. H0707/40 22.1.48 DISPERSED 10.10.47. CLEAR 33FT, FOUL 34FT. SEABED 34FT. (C IN C NORE, 11.10.47). AMEND SW 28FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 127/48. H0707/40 24.10.47 SWEEP CLEAR 28FT, FOUL 29FT. LEAST E/S 30FT. SEABED 31FT. POSN 514326N, 010655E USING HSA. (HM ML586, 24.10.47). H2700/50 11.4.50 CLEAR 29FT, FOUL 30FT. (HMS SCOTT, 11.4.50 E8683). AMEND WK 4FMS 5FT. NE 3741. H2813/60 3.5.66 LOCATED IN 514323N, 010637E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 32FT, FOUL 33FT. GEN DEPTH 36FT. (HMS EGERIA). AMEND SW 5FMS 2FT. BR STD. 12.6.69 AMEND SW 5FMS 1FT [LAT]. NE 1975. 23.1.73 AMEND SW 9.4MTRS. NC 1975. H4654/74 22.11.74 EXAM'D IN 514323N, 010638E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 7.8MTRS, FOUL 8.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.4 IN GEN DEPTH 9-11MTRS. SCOUR 11MTRS. ABOUT 30MTRS LONG & LYING APPROX E/W. APPEARS TO BE BREAKING UP & SITTING IN ITS SCOUR ON EDGE OF A BANK. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS ECHO, HI 13/74). - NM 2327/74. H2918/83 16.4.86 EXAM'D 6.10.85 IN 514324N, 010638E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.1 IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 11.2MTRS. LYING APPARENTLY E/W ON EDGE OF SAND BANK. (NP 1016, HI 197). RETAIN AS SW 7.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000181430 21.3.17 EXAM'D BY BDC; NOTHING SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (EGS, HI 1522, RRS TE10). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 21, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY COOK, WELLINGTON & GEMMEL LTD, BEVERLEY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 89NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER 1914-1920. RETURNED TO OWNERS. REHIRED FROM 6.1940 AS AN ANTI-SUBMARINE PATROL VESSEL. MINED. (SIBI).

General Comments

ON EDGE OF SANDBANK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 43.431 N,1 6.53 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS STAUNTON wreck located?

The HMS STAUNTON wreck is located at coordinates 51 43.431 N,1 6.53 E.

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

The HMS STAUNTON lies at a depth of about 7.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 43.431 N,1 6.53 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS STAUNTON?

The seabed around the HMS STAUNTON lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HMS STAUNTON sink?

The HMS STAUNTON sank on Jul 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS STAUNTON discovered?

The wreck of the HMS STAUNTON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS STAUNTON belong to?

The HMS STAUNTON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS STAUNTON?

The HMS STAUNTON had a tonnage of 283 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS STAUNTON?

The HMS STAUNTON is classified as a trawler.

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