Hms Tilburyness Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms tilburyness Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 30.249 N,1 0.681 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.504150
  • Longitude: 1.011350
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TILBURYNESS
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 279
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1944
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0998/40 16.12.40 H0998/40. 16.12.40. INS DW(PA). - NM 2902/40. H0998/40 1.7.43 H0998/40. 1.7.43. AMEND TO WK 2FMS 4FT. - NM 1322/43. H0998/40 3.4.44 H0998/40. 3.4.44. AMEND TO WK 5FMS 1FT. - NM 700/44. H0998/40 5.6.46 H0998/40. 5.6.46. DELETE. - NM 1932/46.
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918, HIRED AS MINESWEEPER 9.39. SUNK BY AIRCRAFT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 30.249 N,1 0.681 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS TILBURYNESS wreck located?

The HMS TILBURYNESS wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.249 N,1 0.681 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TILBURYNESS?

The seabed around the HMS TILBURYNESS lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the HMS TILBURYNESS sink?

The HMS TILBURYNESS sank on Nov 3, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS TILBURYNESS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TILBURYNESS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS TILBURYNESS belong to?

The HMS TILBURYNESS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TILBURYNESS?

The HMS TILBURYNESS had a tonnage of 279 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TILBURYNESS?

The HMS TILBURYNESS is classified as a trawler.