Hms True Accord (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms true accord (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 3.074 N,1 59.629 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.051233
  • Longitude: 1.993817
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TRUE ACCORD (PROBABLY)
Type drifter
Flag GB
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 110
Tonnage 92
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2002

Surveying Details

SANK IN 530230N, 020000E, APPROX. H03210/45 25.6.45 SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED IN 530230N, 020000E. (C IN C CHATHAM, 15.6.45). NCA. HH090/524/01 7.1.92 WK EXAM'D 20.7.91 IN 530302.9N, 015944.4E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 33.5, FOUL AT 34.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.6 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. DCS3 HT <1MTR, LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES ON ITS SIDE ORIENTATED 110/290 DEG IN AREA OF 'MEGA RIPPLES'. DIFFICULT TO SWEEP. (LAND & MARINE, HI 525). INS AS WK 33MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER 12.1939. USED AS AUX PATROL DRIFTER FROM 8.1940. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION.

General Comments

ON ITS SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 3.074 N,1 59.629 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS TRUE ACCORD (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS TRUE ACCORD (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 3.074 N,1 59.629 E.

How deep is the HMS TRUE ACCORD (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS TRUE ACCORD (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 53 3.074 N,1 59.629 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TRUE ACCORD (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS TRUE ACCORD (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the HMS TRUE ACCORD (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS TRUE ACCORD (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS TRUE ACCORD (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TRUE ACCORD (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS TRUE ACCORD (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS TRUE ACCORD (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TRUE ACCORD (PROBABLY)?

The HMS TRUE ACCORD (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 92 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TRUE ACCORD (PROBABLY)?

The HMS TRUE ACCORD (PROBABLY) is classified as a drifter.

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