Hms Susarion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms susarion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.252 N,0 22.546 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.520867
  • Longitude: 0.375767
Wreck Depth 12.4 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SUSARION
Type trawler
Flag GB
Shadow Height 1.4
Tonnage 260
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 1941
Scour Dimensions ,,001.8,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H01745/41 16.7.41 SANK 174 DEG, 2 MILES FROM HUMBER LTV. (FO HUMBER, 7.5.41). INS AS DW. - NM 1636/41. H01745/41 4.12.43 LEAST DEPTH OVER WRECK 10FT. (ADMIRALTY). AMEND TO WK 1FM 4FT. - NM 2589/41. H4984/47 13.10.47 LEAST DEPTH NOW 23FT. (HMS SCOTT). AMEND TO WK 3FMS 5FT. - NM 2660/47. H01745/41 29.11.48 H01745/41 29.11.48 EXAM'D AFTER DISPERSAL IN 533114N, 002241E. WK LIES IN TWO PARTS, (A) FOULED AT 26FT BUT LEAST E/S DEPTH 32 IN GEN DEPTH 44FT. (B), SMALLER PART, LIES 170 YDS N OF QUOTED POSN SWEPT CLEAR USING OROPESA AT 37FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 12.11.48). H01745/41 17.6.50 EXAM'D AGAIN AFTER FURTHER DISPERSAL IN 533113N, 002242E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37, FOUL AT 38FT. GEN DEPTH 43FT [MLWS]. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER/SML 324, 3.6.50). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 1FT. - NM 1174/50. 1.2.74 AMEND TO SW 10.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 109. HH090/593/01 6.1.94 EXAM'D 13.7.93 IN 533113.8N, 002239.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.0 IN GEN DEPTH 12.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 14.0MTRS. BROKEN WRECKAGE COVERING AN AREA 120 X 120MTRS, LYING WITHIN SCOUR. CHART AS FOUL. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 3.9.13 EXAM'D 20.5.13 IN 5331.252N, 0022.546E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.47 IN GEN DEPTH 13.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 4.5MTRS, WIDTH 1.5MTRS, HT 1.43MTRS. APPARENTLY REMNANTS OF A WK. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). WK DEBRIS IN MINOR SCOUR. AMEND WK 12.4MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 12PDR GUN. HIRED 1917-1919 AND AGAIN IN 6.1904 AS AN ARMED PATROL TRAWLER. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

WRECKAGE WITHIN SHALLOW SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.252 N,0 22.546 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS SUSARION wreck located?

The HMS SUSARION wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.252 N,0 22.546 E.

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

The HMS SUSARION lies at a depth of about 12.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.252 N,0 22.546 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SUSARION?

The seabed around the HMS SUSARION lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the HMS SUSARION sink?

The HMS SUSARION sank on May 7, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS SUSARION discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SUSARION was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS SUSARION belong to?

The HMS SUSARION belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SUSARION?

The HMS SUSARION had a tonnage of 260 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SUSARION?

The HMS SUSARION is classified as a trawler.

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