Hms Transvaal (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms transvaal (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 50.566 N,3 40.172 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.842767
  • Longitude: -3.669533
Wreck Depth 62 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TRANSVAAL (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 38.2 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 8.3
Orientation 54
Tonnage 250
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1944
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 18, 2005

Surveying Details

LAST SIGHTED 25 MILES DUE S OF START POINT. H2312/72 13.4.78 WK LOCATED USING MAGNETOMETER IN 495036N, 034008W [OGB] USING DECCA. (A ALLEN). CHART AS NDW. NE 442. H1310/85 7.8.85 LOCATED IN 495036N, 034008W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS 35FT ABOVE SEABED. (C WILLIAMS, 2.8.85). AMEND TO WK 57MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/17 18.7.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS THE WK OF AN ARMED TRAWLER. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. BOWS W. CROCKERY SEEN BEARING ADMIRALTY ANCHOR AND DATE 1944. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. HH091/059/01 18.4.05 EXAM'D 4.7.04 IN 4950.566N, 0340.172W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 62.1 IN GEN DEPTH 69.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 8.3MTRS. LIES 054/234 DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 62MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY COCHRANE & SONS LTD, SELBY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 88NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY AMOS & SMITH LTD, HULL. WHEN NEW POSSIBLY HAD A SUBSIDIARY 'KETCH-TYPE' RIG. HIRED 1917-1919 AND AGAIN AS ARMED PATROL TRAWLER FROM 12.1939. CONVERED TO FUEL CARRIER IN 1944. ONE 6 PDR GUN. PASSAGE CHERBOURG FOR UK AS PART OF CONVOY EBC 38. WAS LAST SIGHTED 25 MILES DUE S OF START POINT HAVING BEEN GIVEN PERMISSION TO LEAVE CONVOY AND PROCEED TO PORTLAND. ADMIRALTY CONSIDERED VESSEL 'FOUNDERED IN HEAVY WEATHER FOLLOWING A BREAKDOWN IN HER ENGINE ROOM'. (K B C JONES & COLLEDGE).

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, BOWS ENE

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FAQ

Where is the HMS TRANSVAAL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS TRANSVAAL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 50.566 N,3 40.172 W.

How deep is the HMS TRANSVAAL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS TRANSVAAL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 62 meters and is located at coordinates 49 50.566 N,3 40.172 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TRANSVAAL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS TRANSVAAL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the HMS TRANSVAAL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS TRANSVAAL (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 18, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS TRANSVAAL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TRANSVAAL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the HMS TRANSVAAL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS TRANSVAAL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TRANSVAAL (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS TRANSVAAL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 250 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TRANSVAAL (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS TRANSVAAL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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