Hms Warrior Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Hms warrior ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.597 N,2 12.31 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.359950
  • Longitude: -2.205167
Wreck Depth 46.5 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WARRIOR II
Type yacht
Flag GB
Length 86.6 m
Width 9.8 m
Sonar Length 81.53
Sonar Width 22.55
Shadow Height 4.51
Orientation 150
Tonnage 1124
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 11, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,052.0,250
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2015

Surveying Details

POSN 10 MILES SE OF GROVE POINT. (WW2SL). H03259/44 POSN 502200N, 021200W. (PLYMOUTH LIST). H3135/44 15.11.44 POSN 502200N, 021200W. (PORTSMOUTH NAV ORDER 440). 8.3.45 SONAR CONTACT. POSN 502206N, 021206W. LENGTH 180FT, HT 40FT. (ESCORT GROUP 6). 15.2.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT. POSN 502200N, 021200W. (ESCORT GROUP 17). H0113/45 26.1.60 POSN CLASSIFIED AS 'NOT ACCURATE'. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). H0113/45 26.1.60 POSN CLASSIFIED AS 'GOOD'. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). H2291/64 18.5.65 EXAM'D IN 502134N, 021214W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 150 IN GEN DEPTH 165FT. NO SCOUR. STRONG SONAR RETURNS FRON ENE AND NNW. (HMS SCOTT, 5.5.64). AMEND TO WK 25FMS. - NM 907/65. H3950/70 6.10.71 AMEND TO WK 46MTRS. NC 2615. 27.7.87 CONFIRMED AS THE WK OF WARRIOR II. (M SKELSEY). H1310/88/24 22.4.88 CONFIRMED AS WARRIOR II. STANDS UPRIGHT, BADLY BROKEN WITH BOW DETACHED AND LYING ON ITS PORT SIDE. 4 INCH GUN ON BOW SECTION. HIGHEST PART OF WK ARE BOILERS WHICH STAND APPROX 12FT HIGH. (A DUNSTER, 5.4.88). HH090/533/01 28.5.93 EXAM'D 6.3.93 IN 502135.5N, 021218.5W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.9 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR ON W SIDE OF WK. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. WELL BROKEN UP AND LYING 160/340DEGS, EXHIBITING A DEFINITE WK SHAPE. MAGNETOMETER INDICATES FERROUS CONTENT OF 1130 TONS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). BR STD. 5.8.15 EXAM'D 2013 IN 5021.597N, 0212.310W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.5MTRS. LENGTH 81.53MTRS, WIDTH 22.55MTRS, HEIGHT 4.51MTRS, ORIENTATION 150/330 DEGS. (CEFAS/EGS, DS7). NFS. AMEND NDW 46MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT, WHILE ACTING AS A SUBMARINE ESCORT. (WW2SL & MARINERS MIRROR NOV '84).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BADLY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the HMS WARRIOR II wreck located?

The HMS WARRIOR II wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.597 N,2 12.31 W.

How deep is the HMS WARRIOR II and where exactly is it located?

The HMS WARRIOR II lies at a depth of about 46.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.597 N,2 12.31 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WARRIOR II?

The seabed around the HMS WARRIOR II lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the HMS WARRIOR II sink?

The HMS WARRIOR II sank on Jul 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS WARRIOR II discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WARRIOR II was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS WARRIOR II belong to?

The HMS WARRIOR II belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WARRIOR II?

The HMS WARRIOR II had a tonnage of 1124 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WARRIOR II?

The HMS WARRIOR II is classified as a yacht.

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