Hms Thomas Stratton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms thomas stratton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 32.973 N,6 23.067 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.549550
  • Longitude: -6.384450
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS THOMAS STRATTON
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 41.7 m
Width 7.2 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 309
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2480/19 22.3.19 POSN 583300N, 062300W, APPROX. (N A STORNOWAY, 12.3.19). INS AS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL (1917)(PA). H6997/29 AMEND NDWPA. 5.12.75 AMEND USCPA 15FMS. NE 2635. 5.2.79 AMEND USCPA 45MTRS. NC 2721. H5252/82 2.6.83 NOT LOCATED DURING DCS3 SEARCH OF AREA 4.2MILES (E/W) X 2.5MILES (N/S), CENTRED ON REPORTED POSN OF WK. SLIGHT POSSIBILITY THAT WK REMAINED UNDETECTED AMONGST NUMEROUS SMALL ROCK PINNACLES IN S AND E PARTS OF AREA SEARCHED, BUT THOUGHT UNLIKELY AS QUALITY OF SONAR RECORDING WAS EXCELLENT. (GARDLINE SURVEYS - DEEP WATER ROUTE, ROS DTD 1.1.83). DELETE. BR STD. H2074/82 23.12.83 NOT FOUND DURING ROUTINE AREA SEARCH, USING E/S & DCS3. POSSIBLY BROKEN UP AND LYING AMONG ROCK PINNACLES CLOSER INSHORE. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 145). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY CORHRANE & SONS LTD, SELBY FOR PICKERING & HALDAN'S STEAM TRAWLING CO. HIRED FROM EARLY 1917. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 90NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MINED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS THOMAS STRATTON wreck located?

The HMS THOMAS STRATTON wreck is located at coordinates 58 32.973 N,6 23.067 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS THOMAS STRATTON?

The seabed around the HMS THOMAS STRATTON lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the HMS THOMAS STRATTON sink?

The HMS THOMAS STRATTON sank on Oct 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS THOMAS STRATTON discovered?

The wreck of the HMS THOMAS STRATTON was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS THOMAS STRATTON belong to?

The HMS THOMAS STRATTON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS THOMAS STRATTON?

The HMS THOMAS STRATTON had a tonnage of 309 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS THOMAS STRATTON?

The HMS THOMAS STRATTON is classified as a trawler.

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