Hms Sword Dance Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms sword dance Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 28.326 N,2 42.946 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.472100
  • Longitude: -2.715767
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SWORD DANCE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Width 8.4 m
Sonar Length 51.3
Sonar Width 9.3
Shadow Height 11.5
Orientation 110
Tonnage 530
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Surveying Details

H2925/83 11.9.84 WK 70MTRS LOCATED IN 582820.88N, 024250.46W [OGB]. WK ABOUT 50MTRS LONG. (BUE SUBSEA, TLX 24.8.84). BR STD. H2925/83 11.1.85 EXAM'D 21.8.84 IN 582821N, 024250W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70 IN GEN DEPTH 77MTRS. SCOUR 0.7MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 6.6MTRS, LENGTH 55MTRS. LYING 110/290DEG. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 204). NFA. 8.10.12 EXAM'D 19.5.12 IN 5828.326N, 0242.946W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 68.28 IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 51.3MTRS, WIDTH 9.3MTRS, HT 11.5MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, INTACT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1372). BOWS E. AMEND WK 68MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY ROBB. TAKEN UP BY THE ADMIRALTY AS AN ANTI-SUBMARINE TRAWLER. 1 X 4 INCH AND 3 X 20MM GUNS. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. LOST FOLLOWING COLLISION.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SWORD DANCE wreck located?

The HMS SWORD DANCE wreck is located at coordinates 58 28.326 N,2 42.946 W.

How deep is the HMS SWORD DANCE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS SWORD DANCE lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 58 28.326 N,2 42.946 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SWORD DANCE?

The seabed around the HMS SWORD DANCE lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the HMS SWORD DANCE sink?

The HMS SWORD DANCE sank on Jul 5, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS SWORD DANCE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SWORD DANCE was discovered in 1984.

What country did the HMS SWORD DANCE belong to?

The HMS SWORD DANCE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SWORD DANCE?

The HMS SWORD DANCE had a tonnage of 530 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SWORD DANCE?

The HMS SWORD DANCE is classified as a trawler.

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