Hms Waterlily Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms waterlily Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 31.225 N,1 52.688 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.520417
  • Longitude: -1.878133
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WATERLILY
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 25.9 m
Width 5.6 m
Shadow Height 1.4
Tonnage 82
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 23, 1915
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions ,,000.3,
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1968/77 18.8.81 LOCATED IN 503113N, 015231W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. SEEN ON DCS3 AND E/S. NOT EXAMINED. (SCESU, HI 81/80)). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 21.4.86 FOUND TO BE REMAINS OF WOODEN VESSEL. BOILER REMAINS IN SITU, STANDING 10FT HIGH. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (D SAYWELL, TELECON). 2.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. 2.2.99 IN VIEW OF PREVIOUS REPORT OF BOILER, AMENDED TO USC 34MTRS. BR STD. 30.1.07 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY BUILDER'S NAMEPLATE. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA. 24.10.12 EXAM'D 28.1.12 IN 5031.225N, 0152.699W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.48 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 33.51MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTR AT WK. LENGTH 3MTRS, WIDTH 2.5MTRS, HT 1.4MTRS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. A SMALL STEEP-SIDED MOUND WHICH HAS MINOR SCOUR TO N AND S. (EMU, HI 1366). AMEND WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 24, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 OF WOOD BY HENRY REYNOLDS, OULTON BROAD, LOWESTOFT. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY JOHN MAY, BUCKPOOL. HIRED AS AN AUXILLARY FROM MAY 1915. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 75 IHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK WHILE ON ANTI-SUBMARINE DUTIES FOLLOWING COLLSION WITH S TRAWLER HMS OUSE. (D C WENDES).

General Comments

REMAINS OF WOODEN VESSEL, BOILER IN LOCAL SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 31.225 N,1 52.688 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS WATERLILY wreck located?

The HMS WATERLILY wreck is located at coordinates 50 31.225 N,1 52.688 W.

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

The HMS WATERLILY lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 50 31.225 N,1 52.688 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WATERLILY?

The seabed around the HMS WATERLILY lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the HMS WATERLILY sink?

The HMS WATERLILY sank on Jul 23, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS WATERLILY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WATERLILY was discovered in 1981.

What country did the HMS WATERLILY belong to?

The HMS WATERLILY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WATERLILY?

The HMS WATERLILY had a tonnage of 82 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WATERLILY?

The HMS WATERLILY is classified as a drifter.

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