Hms Washington Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms washington Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 41.326 N,1 46.889 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.688767
  • Longitude: 1.781483
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WASHINGTON
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 209
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1945
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 1999

Surveying Details

H0241/39 19.12.39 SUNK IN 524118N, 014700E. (NOIC YARMOUTH). - PFNM 2865/39. H0259/40 14.5.40 INS AS DW. - NM 1179/40. H3478/45 27.8.45 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 3163/45. H1927/69 16.10.70 NOT LOCATED DURING SEARCH USING E/S. (HMS ECHO, HI 7A/70). H4852/74 18.12.74 NOT FOUND BY BOAT SOUNDING. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 11/74). H1960/79 30.3.81 NOT FOUND. (HMS EGERIA, HI 62B/80). H1960/79 22.10.81 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN. (HMS EGERIA, HI 30). HH090/512/01 21.5.91 NOT FOUND. (NP 1016, HI 512). HH090/622/01 11.4.94 NOT FOUND. (NP1016, HI 622). HH090/660/01 28.4.95 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 660). HH090/844/01 12.4.99 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 844). SEP 2017/000186964 2017 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2017 [EGS, HI 1545]. NCA. RSDRA2022000139733 13.6.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1684). NFA. RSDRA2024000011033 15.1.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2023). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1823). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

HIRED FOR USE AS MINESWEEPER. MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE TO YARMOUTH TO FIT OUT.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS WASHINGTON wreck located?

The HMS WASHINGTON wreck is located at coordinates 52 41.326 N,1 46.889 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WASHINGTON?

The seabed around the HMS WASHINGTON lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the HMS WASHINGTON sink?

The HMS WASHINGTON sank on Dec 6, 1939.

When was the wreck of the HMS WASHINGTON discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WASHINGTON was discovered in 1939.

What country did the HMS WASHINGTON belong to?

The HMS WASHINGTON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WASHINGTON?

The HMS WASHINGTON had a tonnage of 209 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WASHINGTON?

The HMS WASHINGTON is classified as a trawler.

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