Hms Swallow Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms swallow Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 28.437 N,0 27.336 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.473950
  • Longitude: -0.455600
Wreck Depth 45.73 m
Water Depth 49 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
Sonar Length 39.7
Sonar Width 6.85
Shadow Height 3.58
Orientation 64
Tonnage 243
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 24, 2017

Surveying Details

SANK 5M SE OF WHITBY IN 542630N, 002600W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H4069/72 4.12.75 WK LOCATED IN 542818N, 002712W. POSN BY DECCA. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). INS AS WK USC 28MTRS. - NM BLOCK. H6331/87 25.1.89 EXAM'D 8.7.88 IN 542826N, 002713W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.2 IN GEN DEPTH 49-50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 065/245DEG, DECAYED AND BROKEN UP, WITH HIGH POINT AT W END. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 30.8.01 EUT POSN: 5428.444N, 0027.320W. NE 129. 17.4.09 WRECK POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS HMS SWALLOW. IDENTITY BASED ON MATCHING MACHINERY, LENGTH, POSN OF LOSS, NAVAL CROCKERY RECOVERED AND MATCHING BOW GUN AND AMMUNITION. (C RACEY, E-MAIL 14.4.09) SEP 2017/000002822 24.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5428.437N, 0027.336W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.73MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. LENGTH 39.7MTRS, WIDTH 6.85MTRS, HT 3.58MTRS, ORIENTATION 064/244 DEGS. WK BROKEN UP. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1897 BY EDWARDS SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD., WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 70NHP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NEME CO LTD., SUNDERLAND. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY KELSALL BROTHERS AND BEECHING LTD, REQUISTIONED BY ROYAL NAVY FOR USE AS A MINE SWEEPER. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN SS AUDAX BETWEEN WHITBY AND ROBIN HOOD'S BAY. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY, SIBI, SHIPWRECKS OF NE COAST, WRECKSITE.EU)

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SWALLOW wreck located?

The HMS SWALLOW wreck is located at coordinates 54 28.437 N,0 27.336 W.

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

The HMS SWALLOW lies at a depth of about 45.73 meters and is located at coordinates 54 28.437 N,0 27.336 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SWALLOW?

The seabed around the HMS SWALLOW lies at approximately 49 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 1917.

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.

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