Hms Tunisian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms tunisian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 56.687 N,1 23.096 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.944783
  • Longitude: 1.384933
Wreck Depth 4.9 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TUNISIAN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Orientation 45
Tonnage 238
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1942
Scour Dimensions 100.0,060.0,007.3,045.0
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02150/42 21.10.42 H02150/42 21.10.42 DW IN 515632N, 012313E, MARKED BY G CON BUOY 180DEG 0.5C FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2311/42. H02510/42 8.12.47 H02510/42 8.12.47 DISPERSED IN 1945. SWEPT CLEAR 18FT IN GEN DEPTH 19FT. BUOY REMOVED. (HMML 586 & TH). AMEND TO WK 3FMS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 3184/47. H02510/42 6.4.59 H02510/42 6.4.59 SWEPT CLEAR 12FT, FOUL 13FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18FT, IN GEN DEPTH 18-23FT. SCOUR DEPTH 24FT. SEABED SAND. (ECES). AMEND TO WK 2FMS. BR STD. H1144/65 3.8.65 H1144/65 3.8.65 LEAST E/S DEPTH 18FT IN GEN DEPTH 21FT. SCOUR 24FT. (HMS ECHO, 27.10.64). H2134/70 3.2.70 H2134/70 3.2.70 EXAM'D 6.3.69 IN 515637N, 012314E [OGB] USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 4.4MTRS, FOUL 5.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH S PART 5.8MTRS, NORTHERN PART 5.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. SCOUR 7.9MTRS & 6.4MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1/69). AMEND TO WSW 2FMS 2FT. BR STD. 18.1.72 18.1.72 AMENDED TO SW 4.4MTRS. NC 2693. H3186/73 11.5.73 H3186/73 11.5.73 LOCATED IN 515638N, 012318E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. GEN DEPTH 30FT (NOT REDUCED). VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND. (HMS NURTON (WITH ISS) 30.3.73). NCA. H4358/74 10.2.76 H4358/74 10.2.76 CONCUR HMS NURTON'S REMARKS BUT CONSIDER HER POSN IN ERROR. SOUTHERN (A) PORTION ABOVE NOT LOCATED. NORTHERN (B) PORTION LOCATED. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 5.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6-7MTRS. OTHER POSSIBLE PIECES OF WRECKAGE HEAVILY SILTED CLOSE W OF POSN. LEAST DEPTH IN VICINITY 5.2MTRS, ABOUT 60MTRS WEST OF (B). DEPTH OF 5.4MTRS, POSSIBLE PART OF WKGE, LOCATED 100MTRS W.N.W OF (B). SCOUR OF 7.5MTRS EXTENDS OVER 100MTRS NE/SW. (HMS ECHO, HI 12/75). NCA. RETAIN SW 4.4MTRS. H4726/77 19.3.79 H4726/77 19.3.79 LOCATED IN 515637N, 012309E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. PRESUABLY NORTHERN PORTION. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5.5 TO 7MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 4.12.78). SOUTHERN PORTION ALSO LOCATED. NCA. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. SEP 2017000207658 31.8.17 LOCATED IN 5156.687N, 0123.096E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. SCOUR WIDTH 60MTRS, 7.3MTRS DEEP. DEBRIS VISIBLE OVER A 200MTR AREA. (HARWICH HAVEN AUTHORITY SURVEY DTD 2017 AND EMAIL DTD 31.08.17). AMEND DW 4.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930. HIRED AS BOOM DEFENCE VESSEL 10.1939. MINED. (WW2SL & COLLEDGE).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, ONE PROBABLY BURIED, DEBRIS.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS TUNISIAN wreck located?

The HMS TUNISIAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 56.687 N,1 23.096 E.

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

The HMS TUNISIAN lies at a depth of about 4.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 56.687 N,1 23.096 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TUNISIAN?

The seabed around the HMS TUNISIAN lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HMS TUNISIAN sink?

The HMS TUNISIAN sank on Jul 9, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS TUNISIAN discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TUNISIAN was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS TUNISIAN belong to?

The HMS TUNISIAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TUNISIAN?

The HMS TUNISIAN had a tonnage of 238 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TUNISIAN?

The HMS TUNISIAN is classified as a trawler.

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