Hms Topaze Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms topaze Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 40.747 N,4 59.17 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.679117
  • Longitude: -4.986167
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TOPAZE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 47.9 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 60
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 135
Tonnage 608
Tonnage Type displacement
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H01746/41 15.8.41 INS NDW IN 554042N, 045930W. - NM 1953/41. H1789/62 17.12.62 NOT LOCATED BY SONAR. GEN DEPTH OF ABOUT 40FMS. (HMS SHACKLETON, SEPT 1962). H7551/68 17.1.69 NOT LOCATED. (HMS HYDRA, HI 27/68). NCA YET. 22.9.72 AMEND TO WK USC 28MTRS. NC 2491. H1922/76 25.2.76 NOT LOCATED USING DCS3. DELETE. (HMS HECLA, ROS DTD 6.2.76). BR STD. H2885/85 13.5.85 WK LOCATED 7.4.84 IN 554045N, 045906W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61 IN GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, APPROX. LYING BROKEN IN TWO PARTS, WITH ABOUT 12MTRS BETWEEN THEM. THE LARGER PART LIES 315/135DEGS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 165B). BR STD. 11.11.05 EUT POSN: 5540.747N, 0459.170W. BA 2491 [6TH EDN, SEP'03].
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2005

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX-MELBOURNE], BUILT 1935 WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. ARMED WITH ONE 4INCH GUN. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BATTLESHIP HMS RODNEY. USED FOR ANTI-SUBMARINE DUTIES. (SIBI).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, ABOUT 12MTRS APART

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 40.747 N,4 59.17 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS TOPAZE wreck located?

The HMS TOPAZE wreck is located at coordinates 55 40.747 N,4 59.17 W.

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

The HMS TOPAZE lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 55 40.747 N,4 59.17 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TOPAZE?

The seabed around the HMS TOPAZE lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the HMS TOPAZE sink?

The HMS TOPAZE sank on Apr 20, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS TOPAZE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TOPAZE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS TOPAZE belong to?

The HMS TOPAZE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS TOPAZE carrying?

The HMS TOPAZE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TOPAZE?

The HMS TOPAZE had a tonnage of 608 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TOPAZE?

The HMS TOPAZE is classified as a trawler.

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