Hms Undine Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hms undine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.176 N,1 1.688 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.736267
  • Longitude: -1.028133
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS UNDINE
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 8.1 m
Sonar Length 9
Sonar Width 3
Shadow Height 0.9
Orientation 20
Tonnage 1065
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1928
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H3382/28 1.6.28 H3382/28 1.6.28 ST IN 504408N, 010134W, 116DEGS, 1.9M FROM HORSE FORT, MARKED BY LIGHT BUOY AND WRECK BUOY. (PORTSMOUTH). - NM 1288/28. 11.12.28 11.12.28 SALVAGE OPS TO COMMENCE 6.12.28. (CP 25250). H3382/28 19.11.29 H3382/28 19.11.29 DISPERSED TO DEPTH OF 1.75FMS. LIGHT BUOY AND WRECK BUOY REMOVED. (ADMIRAL SUPERINTENDENT, PORTSMOUTH, NOV 1929). BR STD. H1179/51 5.2.51 H1179/51 SEARCHED FOR BY E/S WITHOUT SUCCESS. BOTTOM IN VICINITY WITHIN 2FT OF THE LEAST WATER PREVIOUSLY REPORTED OVER THE WRECK. NOT POSSIBLE TO USE THE OROPESA SWEEP. (SCES, 5.2.51). H3359/59 6.7.60 H3359/59 6.7.60 NO LONGER EXISTS. AREA WITHIN 140YDS OF CHARTED POSN CLEARED BY CHAIN DRAG. ALSO SEARCHED BY DIVER WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. (SCES, 1959). DELETE. BR STD. H2377/75 10.4.75 H2377/75 10.4.75 NO FURTHER ACTION. (SCES, 1974). H4824/75 8.2.78 H4824/75 8.2.78 NO ACTION. (SCES, 1978). AMENDED TO DEAD. 15.10.13 *15.10.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437). NCA. 11.11.13 11.11.13 LOCATED IN 5044.176N, 0101.688W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.49MTRS. LENGTH 9.0MTRS, WIDTH 3.0MTRS, HT 0.9MTR. LIES 020/2100 DEGS. (SDC BATHY EXAMINATION OF HI 1437 DATA). GEN DEPTH APPROX 3MTRS. ILL DEFINED FEATURE SITTING IN A SCOUR. POSSIBLE DEBRIS. INS AS FOUL.
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2013

Circumstances of loss

27.8.28 BUILT IN 1917 BY FAIRFIELD, GLASGOW. TWIN SHAFT. 3 X 4 INCH GUNS, 4 TORPEDO TUBES. SOLD TO WARDS SHIPBREAKERS IN APRIL 1928 FOR SCRAP. WENT AGROUND OFF HORSE SAND FORT. THEN SOLD TO MIDDLESBROUGH SALVAGE CO LTD ON 27.8.28, WHO CARRIED OUT VERY EXTENSIVE SALVAGE AND RECOVERY WORK. (SIBI).

General Comments

PROBABLE DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 44.176 N,1 1.688 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS UNDINE wreck located?

The HMS UNDINE wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.176 N,1 1.688 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS UNDINE?

The seabed around the HMS UNDINE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the HMS UNDINE sink?

The HMS UNDINE sank on Jun 1, 1928.

When was the wreck of the HMS UNDINE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS UNDINE was discovered in 1928.

What country did the HMS UNDINE belong to?

The HMS UNDINE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS UNDINE?

The HMS UNDINE had a tonnage of 1065 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS UNDINE?

The HMS UNDINE is classified as a destroyer.

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