Hmsm H 52 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmsm h 52 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.551 N,4 17.267 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.192517
  • Longitude: -4.287783
Wreck Depth 52.14 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMSM H 52
Type submarine
Flag GB
Length 50.3 m
Width 4.9 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 49.8
Sonar Width 5.1
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 119
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1928
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2022

Surveying Details

H7142/27 5.1.28 WK IN 501135N, 041745W, OR 302DEG, 1.4M FROM EDDYSTONE LTHO. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH). - NM 95/28. H1280/76/31 31.3.76 FISHERMANS FASTENER IN 501139N, 041710W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4514/76 19.1.77 LOCATED IN 511139.1N, 041709.9W [OGB] USING DECCA. HEIGHT OF WK BY E/S 12FT, IN GEN DEPTH 31FMS. WK BELIEVED LOCALLY AS SUBMARINE. (T ALLEN, 12.1.77). CHART AS WK 28FMS [51MTRS]. BR STD. H1946/80 24.8.81 EXAM'D 26.3.81 IN 501131N, 041711W [OGB] USING HIFIX 6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. LYING 100/280DEGS. SMALL BUT SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS FOX, HI 16). AMEND TO WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 17.8.87 DIVED 16.8.87. LIES WITH 45DEG LIST. BADLY DAMAGED BOW. PROPELLER MISSING. (MR BERNARD, TELECON 17.8.87). SEP 2007/000089094 3.12.07 EXAM'D 6.11.07 IN 5011.550N, 0417.270W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.20 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES 100/280 DEGS WITH BOWS ?W. DEBRIS EXTENDS 6MTRS TOWARDS 280 DEGS. FIRST 6MTRS APPEARS BROKEN OFF AND LIES 280 DEGS APPROX 1MTR FROM THE MAIN PART. (HMS ECHO, WK REPORT DTD 6.11.07). RETAIN WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2021/000052671 7.10.20 EXAM�D 2020; IN 5011.551N, 0417.267W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.14MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. LENGTH 49.8MTRS, WIDTH 5.1MTRS, HT 3.8MTRS. ORIENTATION 119/299 DEGS. INTACT, WITH BROKEN BOW. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1679 - H525-17584). AMEND NDW 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SOLD TO FILM COMPANY 'NEW ERA PRODUCTIONS' AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE DURING PRODUCTION OF FILM 'Q SHIPS'.

General Comments

INTACT, DAMAGED BOW

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FAQ

Where is the HMSM H 52 wreck located?

The HMSM H 52 wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.551 N,4 17.267 W.

How deep is the HMSM H 52 and where exactly is it located?

The HMSM H 52 lies at a depth of about 52.14 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.551 N,4 17.267 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMSM H 52?

The seabed around the HMSM H 52 lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the HMSM H 52 sink?

The HMSM H 52 sank on Jan 3, 1928.

When was the wreck of the HMSM H 52 discovered?

The wreck of the HMSM H 52 was discovered in 1928.

What country did the HMSM H 52 belong to?

The HMSM H 52 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMSM H 52?

The HMSM H 52 had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMSM H 52?

The HMSM H 52 is classified as a submarine.

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