Hms Swallow Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms swallow Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 26.511 N,0 26.103 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.441850
  • Longitude: -0.435050
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SWALLOW
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 36.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 243
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 5M SE OF WHITBY IN 542630N, 002600W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H3752/26 11.6.26 INS NDW PA (1918) IN 542630N, 002600W ON 1191. 21.6.72 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 129. 28.8.73 AMEND TO WK USC PA 28MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. 17.4.09 HMS SWALLOW HAS BEEN POSTIVELY IDENTIFIED IN 5428.444N, 0027.320W [EUT]. SEE [5981]. (C RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 14.4.09) SEP2017/000002822 28.4.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS AUDAX.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SWALLOW wreck located?

The HMS SWALLOW wreck is located at coordinates 54 26.511 N,0 26.103 W.

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

The HMS SWALLOW lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 54 26.511 N,0 26.103 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SWALLOW?

The seabed around the HMS SWALLOW lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the HMS SWALLOW sink?

The HMS SWALLOW sank on Mar 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS SWALLOW discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SWALLOW was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS SWALLOW belong to?

The HMS SWALLOW belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SWALLOW?

The HMS SWALLOW had a tonnage of 243 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SWALLOW?

The HMS SWALLOW is classified as a trawler.