Hms Towhee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms towhee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.014 N,1 0.354 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.016900
  • Longitude: -1.005900
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TOWHEE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 15, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2012

Surveying Details

7.3.90 WK 51MTRS SHOWN IN 500103N, 010012W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]; & IN 500104N, 010016W [EUR] WITH POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS IN FR WK RECORDS NO 18101085 [CORRECT TO JAN 1990]. NC 2613. HH100/351/22 19.4.06 DIVED IN 5001.007N, 0100.347W [WGD]. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH BY E/S AND DEPTH GAUGE. SITS BOLT UPRIGHT WITH GUN ON BOW. BRIDGE COLLAPSED. IDENTIFIED BY BELL. (RECOVERED BY D WOODWARD). MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED GRAVEL. CINC REQUESTED. (DELTA DIVERS). NCA. 5.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 5001.014N, 0100.354W.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908. HIRED 1914. SUNK BY UNKNOWN CAUSE. (SRN). DISAPPEARED WHILE ON ESCORT DUTY. (DELTA DIVERS).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 1.014 N,1 0.354 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS TOWHEE wreck located?

The HMS TOWHEE wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.014 N,1 0.354 W.

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

The HMS TOWHEE lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 50 1.014 N,1 0.354 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TOWHEE?

The seabed around the HMS TOWHEE lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the HMS TOWHEE sink?

The HMS TOWHEE sank on Jun 15, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS TOWHEE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TOWHEE was discovered in 1990.

What country did the HMS TOWHEE belong to?

The HMS TOWHEE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TOWHEE?

The HMS TOWHEE had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TOWHEE?

The HMS TOWHEE is classified as a trawler.

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