Hms Texas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms texas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 55.25 N,76 47.936 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.920833
  • Longitude: -76.798933
Wreck Depth 13.72 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TEXAS
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Width 7.6 m
Sonar Length 39.3
Sonar Width 7.7
Shadow Height 18.62
Orientation 118
Tonnage 301
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 19, 1944
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 016.4,060.6,001.0,029
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date May 18, 2018

Surveying Details

H1993/55 21.9.60 WK OF TEXAS USED AS EXAMINATION VESSEL DURING THE WAR & SUNK IN COLLISION, LIES E/W ON AN EVEN KEEL. LEAST DEPTH 10.4FMS, BUT E/S SEEMED TO INDICATE THAT 9.5FMS WAS MORE ACCURATE. SWEPT CLEAR AT 8FMS, WHICH IS THE DEPTH REPUTED TO BE OVER THE MAST, ACCORDING TO THE HBR MASTER. WK IN 175506N, 764800W. (HMS VIDAL REPORT OF SURVEY 1954 [K1078]). INS AS WK SW 8FMS [14.6MTRS]. NC 454. 1.3.78 NAS POSN: 175512.5N, 764758W. NC 454. 15.11.99 WGD POSN: 1755.248N, 7647.947W. NE 454. 17.9.03 SHOWN AS HMS TEXAS ON JAMAICAN PORT AUTHORITY SURVEY OF 2002 [M3834]. NE 454. SEP 2018/000112558 18.5.18 EXAM'D 20.11.17: LOCATED IN 1755.250N, 7647.936W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 13.72MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32 MTRS. LENGTH 39.3MTRS, WIDTH 7.7MTRS, HEIGHT 18.62MTRS, ORIENTATION 118 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 16.4MTRS, WIDTH 60.8MTRS 1MTR DEEP TOWARDS 029 DEGS. WRECK RETAINS MUCH OF ORIGINAL SHAPE, DECK HEAVILY DEGRADED. (EGS, HI 1558). AMEND DW 13.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

AMERICAN VESSEL, PURCHASED AS AUXILIARY PATROL TRAWLER IN 1940, SUNK IN COLLISION OFF JAMAICA. (COLLEDGE & WW2SL).

General Comments

UK NM 2298/18

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FAQ

Where is the HMS TEXAS wreck located?

The HMS TEXAS wreck is located at coordinates 17 55.25 N,76 47.936 W.

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

The HMS TEXAS lies at a depth of about 13.72 meters and is located at coordinates 17 55.25 N,76 47.936 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TEXAS?

The seabed around the HMS TEXAS lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the HMS TEXAS sink?

The HMS TEXAS sank on Jul 19, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS TEXAS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TEXAS was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS TEXAS belong to?

The HMS TEXAS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TEXAS?

The HMS TEXAS had a tonnage of 301 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TEXAS?

The HMS TEXAS is classified as a trawler.

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