John M Smart (Possibly). Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
John m smart (possibly). Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 2.239 N,1 6.366 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.037317
  • Longitude: -1.106100
Wreck Depth 75 m
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN M SMART (POSSIBLY).
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 52
Tonnage 113
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1917
Scour Dimensions ,,000.6,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 1999

Surveying Details

H8203/19 POSN 550300N, 010700W OR 10 MILES E FROM THE TYNE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1124/26 DELETED FROM BA 2182A. H1657/62 11.5.62 NOT FOUND. (HMS SHACKLETON, MARCH 1962). H6330/87 13.9.88 WK, LEAST DEPTH 74.9 IN GEN DEPTH 81.6MTRS, IN 550214N, 010616W. (GARDLINE, TELEX 12.9.88). H6330/87/2 8.12.88 EXAM'D 22.7.88 IN 550214N, 010616W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [6 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 74.9 IN GEN DEPTH 81.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 81.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 052/232 DEG, POSSIBLY IN TWO HALVES SEPARATED BY A FEW MTRS. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM ALL DIR'NS. (GARDLINE, HI 414A). INS AS WK 75MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYER.

General Comments

POSSIBLY IN TWO PIECES

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN M SMART (POSSIBLY). wreck located?

The JOHN M SMART (POSSIBLY). wreck is located at coordinates 55 2.239 N,1 6.366 W.

How deep is the JOHN M SMART (POSSIBLY). and where exactly is it located?

The JOHN M SMART (POSSIBLY). lies at a depth of about 75 meters and is located at coordinates 55 2.239 N,1 6.366 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN M SMART (POSSIBLY).?

The seabed around the JOHN M SMART (POSSIBLY). lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the JOHN M SMART (POSSIBLY). sink?

The JOHN M SMART (POSSIBLY). sank on Oct 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the JOHN M SMART (POSSIBLY). discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN M SMART (POSSIBLY). was discovered in 1917.

What country did the JOHN M SMART (POSSIBLY). belong to?

The JOHN M SMART (POSSIBLY). belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN M SMART (POSSIBLY).?

The JOHN M SMART (POSSIBLY). had a tonnage of 113 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN M SMART (POSSIBLY).?

The JOHN M SMART (POSSIBLY). is classified as a trawler.

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