Hmt Lowdock Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmt lowdock Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 49.479 N,2 7.66 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.824650
  • Longitude: -2.127667
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMT LOWDOCK
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 41
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 276
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 19, 1940
Bottom Texture Shells
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2024

Surveying Details

H2501/19 24.3.19 H2501/19 24.3.19 SANK IN 565100N, 020830W. (SNO GRANTON). 11.9.07 SEP 2007/000064811 11.9.07 WK LOCATED IN 5649.480N, 0207.658W [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 53.3MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, APPROX HT 5.8MTRS. LIES 055/235DEGS. (GARDLINE, HN DTD 27.7.07 FOR HI 1152). INS AS WK USC 46MTRS. BR STD. - PNMS 4571/07 & 2787/08. HH091/152/01 12.9.08 HH091/152/01 & SEP 2008/000075801 12.9.08 EXAM'D 13.4.08 IN 5649.479N, 0207.660W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.1 IN GEN DEPTH 51.6MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR EXTENDS 5MTRS TOWARDS 090 DEGS. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). AMEND WK 45MTRS. BR STD. - PNM 250/09. 13.7.09 SEP 2009000049721 13.7.09 RE-ISSUED AS PNM 3955/09. 6.8.09 SEP 2009000096591 6.8.09 RE-ISSUED AS PNM 4532/09. 28.9.09 SEP 2009000128360 28.9.09 RE-ISSUED AS PNM 5502/09. 16.3.10 SEP 2010000027978 16.3.10 RE-ISSUED AS PNM 1557/10. SEP 2024/000184408 03.07.24 WRECK AT 5649-479N, 00207.660W IDENTIFIED BY LOCAL DIVERS AS HMT LOWDOCK (DIVER KEVIN HEATH EMAIL, DTD 29.05.24). AMEND VESSEL NAME FROM 'HMS REPRO (PROBABLY)' TO 'HMT LOWDOCK'.

Circumstances of loss

19.03.1940 BUILT IN 1917. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION. (SIBI). SUNK BY BOMBING AND GUNFIRE FROM AIRCARFT ON 9.2.40. (WW2SL).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 49.479 N,2 7.66 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMT LOWDOCK wreck located?

The HMT LOWDOCK wreck is located at coordinates 56 49.479 N,2 7.66 W.

How deep is the HMT LOWDOCK and where exactly is it located?

The HMT LOWDOCK lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 56 49.479 N,2 7.66 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMT LOWDOCK?

The seabed around the HMT LOWDOCK lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the HMT LOWDOCK sink?

The HMT LOWDOCK sank on Mar 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMT LOWDOCK discovered?

The wreck of the HMT LOWDOCK was discovered in 2007.

What country did the HMT LOWDOCK belong to?

The HMT LOWDOCK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMT LOWDOCK?

The HMT LOWDOCK had a tonnage of 276 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMT LOWDOCK?

The HMT LOWDOCK is classified as a trawler.

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