Hms Whooper Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms whooper Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 15.936 N,1 42.472 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.265600
  • Longitude: 1.707867
Wreck Depth 13.21 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WHOOPER
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 38.5 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 33
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 89
Tonnage 302
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1916
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 056,,002.1,024.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2017

Surveying Details

SANK OFF LOWESTOFT. (WW1SL). H2917/83 11.12.84 UNCHARTED WK LOCATED IN 521554N, 014236E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.3MTRS. (HMS ECHO, SIGNAL DTD 6.12.84). - NM 24/85. H2917/83 2.4.85 EXAM'D 6.12.84 IN 521554N, 014235E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.3 IN GEN DEPTH 16.7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.4 TO 18.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 2 TO 3.5MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 55MTRS. SMALL, INTACT CONTACT. LYING 105/285 DEG. LEAST DEPTH AT W END OF WK. STATED BY LOCAL FISHERMEN TO BE WK OF HMS WHOOPER. GRAVES OF SHIPS CO ARE IN SOUTHWOLD CHURCHYARD. (SOISS, HI 196). NFA. SEP 2016/000091759 1.9.17 EXAM'D 11.12.16; IN 5215.936N, 0142.472E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.21MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS, LENGTH 33MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HEIGHT 4.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 089/269 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 56MTRS, 2.05MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 024 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 13.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY J DUFFREY TORREY SS CO, ABERDEEN FOR THE CYGNET STEAM FISHING CO, FLEETWOOD. HIRED IN 1914. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 61HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J ABERNETHY & CO, ABERDEEN. MINED. NINE LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS WHOOPER wreck located?

The HMS WHOOPER wreck is located at coordinates 52 15.936 N,1 42.472 E.

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

The HMS WHOOPER lies at a depth of about 13.21 meters and is located at coordinates 52 15.936 N,1 42.472 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WHOOPER?

The seabed around the HMS WHOOPER lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the HMS WHOOPER sink?

The HMS WHOOPER sank on Jun 30, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS WHOOPER discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WHOOPER was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HMS WHOOPER belong to?

The HMS WHOOPER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WHOOPER?

The HMS WHOOPER had a tonnage of 302 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WHOOPER?

The HMS WHOOPER is classified as a trawler.

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