Hms William Stephen Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Hms william stephen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 1.198 N,1 39.761 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.019967
- Longitude: 1.662683
|
| Wreck Depth |
26.51 m
|
| Water Depth |
32 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
69.87 |
| Sonar Width |
28.28 |
| Shadow Height |
5.4 |
| Orientation |
113 |
| Tonnage |
235 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 25, 1943
|
| Bottom Texture |
6,4 |
| Scour Dimensions |
004.2,023.6,000.5,231 |
| Original Detection Year |
1944 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
May 14, 2020 |
Surveying Details
H03437/44 18.5.44 SUNK IN 530108N, 013959E. (ADMIRALTY). INS AS NDW. - NM 1046/44. 11.5.72 AMEND TO USC 20MTRS. NC 106. HH090/524/01 6.1.92 EXAM'D 8.7.91 IN 530111N, 013951.3E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 26.4, FOUL AT 26.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.2 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 298/118 DEG WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AT END OF SCOUR SOME 25MTRS TO S OF WK. APPARENTLY REMAINS IN GENERALLY GOOD CONDITION. (LAND & MARINE, HI 525). AMEND TO SW 26.5MTRS. - NM 387/92. 1.8.06 DIVED 22.7.06 IN LISTED POSN. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. WK IS COMPLETELY INVERTED. MOSTLY INTACT WITH A BREAK ACROSS THE KEEL MIDSHIPS. HAS BOTH ANCHOR AND PROPELLOR INTACT. (G BUXTON). NCA. SEP 2020/000100123 13.5.20 EXAM'D 19.02.19; IN 5301.198N, 0139.761E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.51MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS, LENGTH 69.87MTRS, WIDTH 28.28MTRS, HEIGHT 5.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 113/293 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 4.2MTRS, WIDTH 23.6MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 231 DEGS. WRECK IN THREE PARTS, HULL INVERTED AND BROKEN IN TWO. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DW 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
HIRED AS ARMED PATROL TRAWLER FROM 11.1939. CONVERTED TO MINESWEEPER 7.1940. SUNK BY E-BOAT OFF CROMER. (SRN).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 1.198 N,1 39.761 E
Hms William Stephen on Wreck Map
Hms William Stephen Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN wreck located?
The HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 1.198 N,1 39.761 E.
How deep is the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN and where exactly is it located?
The HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN lies at a depth of about 26.51 meters and is located at coordinates 53 1.198 N,1 39.761 E.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN?
The seabed around the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN lies at approximately 32 meters deep.
When did the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN sink?
The HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN sank on Oct 25, 1943.
When was the wreck of the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN discovered?
The wreck of the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN was discovered in 1944.
What country did the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN belong to?
The HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN?
The HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN had a tonnage of 235 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN?
The HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN is classified as a trawler.
General Comments
INVERTED