Hms William Hallet (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms william hallet (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 3.765 N,1 21.394 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.062750
  • Longitude: -1.356567
Wreck Depth 33.15 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WILLIAM HALLET (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.1 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 35.9
Sonar Width 11.9
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 19
Tonnage 202
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1939
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions ,,038.3,
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2019

Surveying Details

H4871/68 4.7.68 EXAM'D 6.11.67 IN 550333N, 011957W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 107FT IN GEN DEPTH 122FT. SCOUR DEPTH 126FT. NOT SEEN ON SONAR, WAS FOUND FORTUITOUSLY WHILST ON PASSAGE THROUGH THE AREA AT NIGHT. NOT INVESTIGATED. (HMS MYRMIDON, HI 349/67). INS AS WK 17FMS 0FT. BR STD. H2433/71 22.4.71 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, HI 7/70). NCA. H2433/71 29.3.72 EXAM'D IN 550345N, 012118W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 39.6MTRS. NOTHING FOUND IN CHARTED POSN BUT SONAR APPROX 1 CABLE NE FOUND WRECK. (HMS ECHO, HI 5/71). AMEND POSN. - NM 695/72. 14.3.74 AMENDED TO WK 32MTRS. HH090/796/01 6.1.99 EXAM'D 21.7.98 IN 550345.2N, 012124.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 32.8, FOUL 33.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.0 IN GEN DEPTH 38.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 38.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. LIES 015/195 DEGS. PARTIALY INTACT AT ONE END. OTHER HALF IS BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/21 7.10.03 DIVED 6.2003 IN LISTED POSN. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. STANDS 6MTRS ABOVE BOTTOM. FWD OF BOILER IS REASONABLY INTACT. AFT OF BOILER IS SMASHED, ALTHOUGH THE BROKEN PROPELLOR CAN BE SEEN PART BURIED IN THE SEABED. WK LISTS TO STBD. (A HUNT). NCA. 28.11.19 EXAM�D 27.2.19 IN 5503.765N, 0121.394W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. LENGTH 35.9MTRS, WIDTH 11.9MTRS, HT 4.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 019/199DEGS. MOSTLY BROKEN UP, SCOURING TO NE. BOW SECTION APPEARS TO BE LOCATED TO NE. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY RENNIE FORREST. A 'STRATH' CLASS VESSEL. HIRED AS AN ARMED PATROL VESSEL FROM 11.1939. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MINED. (WW 2SL & SIBI).

General Comments

MOSTLY BROKEN UP, SCOURING TO NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 3.765 N,1 21.394 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS WILLIAM HALLET (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS WILLIAM HALLET (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 3.765 N,1 21.394 W.

How deep is the HMS WILLIAM HALLET (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS WILLIAM HALLET (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 33.15 meters and is located at coordinates 55 3.765 N,1 21.394 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WILLIAM HALLET (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS WILLIAM HALLET (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the HMS WILLIAM HALLET (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS WILLIAM HALLET (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 13, 1939.

When was the wreck of the HMS WILLIAM HALLET (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WILLIAM HALLET (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1967.

What country did the HMS WILLIAM HALLET (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS WILLIAM HALLET (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WILLIAM HALLET (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS WILLIAM HALLET (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 202 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WILLIAM HALLET (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS WILLIAM HALLET (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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