Hmsm P555 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmsm p555 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.914 N,2 33.467 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.515233
  • Longitude: -2.557783
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMSM P555
Type submarine
Flag GB
Length 66.8 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 39
Tonnage 1062
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1947
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6190/47 9.9.47 POSN 258DEGS, 3M FROM PORTLAND BILL. (C IN C PORTLAND 26.8.47). INS AS NDW IN 503355N, 023329W. BR STD. H6190/47 5.1.48 DRIFTED TO POSN 272DEGS, 3.9M FROM PORTLAND BILL. (C IN C PORTLAND 20.12.47). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H3971/52 21.1.60 EXAMINED IN 503052N, 023327W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 16FMS FOUL 17FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 101FT IN GEN DEPTH 21FMS. SCOUR 2FT. LENGTH 300FT. LIES E/W (SCES, HMS SCOTT 27.5.52). AMEND TO WK SW 16FMS. BR STD. 21.5.71 AMENDED TO WK SW 29.0MTRS. NC 3315. H5982/82 4.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 503048N 023324W. POSN FROM DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982). NCA. H2923/83 2.1.85 EXAMINED 25.7.84 IN 503053N, 023326W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR 29.5MTRS, FOUL 29.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.8 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS. LYING 045/225DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). NCA. 6.10.99 UPRIGHT & INTACT. STANDS 6MTRS PROUD OF THE SEABED. BOW TO EAST. GUN IN PLACE. (DIVER MAGAZINE, OCT '99). NCA. 22.9.10 WOODEN DECKING IN GOOD CONDITION, THOUGH ROTTED THROUGH IN PLACES. DEPTH OF DECK APPROX 40MTRS. GEN DEPTH AT STERN 45MTRS WITH 2MTR SCOUR BEHIND THE KEEL. DIAGRAM & PHOTOS. (DIVER MAGAZINE OCT '10) HH091/154/01 / SEP 2010/000005843 29.12.09 LOCATED 25.2.09 IN 5030.914N, 0233.467W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.23 IN GEN DEPTH 40.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 68MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 8.5MTRS. LIES 039/219 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). INTACT. AMEND WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2009

Circumstances of loss

EX- UNITED STATES SUBMARINE S 24, BUILT 1922 BY FORE RIVER SHIPBUILDING YARD, BETHLEHEM, USA, WITH EIGHT CYLINDER DIESEL OIL ENGINES OF 600HP, TWIN SHAFT. ONE 4 INCH GUN, 4 TORPEDO TUBES. EXPENDED IN TESTS & FOR USE AS BOTTOMED SONAR TARGET 3.8M W OF PORTLAND BILL. DECK GUN & PROPELLERS REMOVED BEFORE SINKING. (C IN C PORTLAND, SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY, & DIVER MAGAZINE OCT '10).

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, BOWS EE

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FAQ

Where is the HMSM P555 wreck located?

The HMSM P555 wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.914 N,2 33.467 W.

How deep is the HMSM P555 and where exactly is it located?

The HMSM P555 lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.914 N,2 33.467 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMSM P555?

The seabed around the HMSM P555 lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the HMSM P555 sink?

The HMSM P555 sank on Aug 25, 1947.

When was the wreck of the HMSM P555 discovered?

The wreck of the HMSM P555 was discovered in 1947.

What country did the HMSM P555 belong to?

The HMSM P555 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMSM P555?

The HMSM P555 had a tonnage of 1062 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMSM P555?

The HMSM P555 is classified as a submarine.

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