Slasher (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Slasher (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 15.698 N,1 49.98 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.261633
  • Longitude: 1.833000
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SLASHER (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 54
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 13
Tonnage 195
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2000

Surveying Details

SANK 70M NE 0.5 E FROM THE HUMBER. (WW2SL, GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). SAME BEARING GIVEN IN LL WW2SL, BUT ALSO POSN 543500N, 011600E. 3.7.72 WK SHOWN IN 541600N, 015000E [EUR] ON DANISH FISHERY CHART 5400 [1965 EDN]. INS AS NDW. BR STD. H4753/82 19.1.84 EXAM'D IN 541546N, 015004E USING HYDROTRAC. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.5 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.8MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. LYING NE/SW. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, 23.12.83). AMEND TO WK 37MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H3836/1/86 6.10.87 EXAM'D 10.8.87 IN 541541N, 015006E USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 36.1, FOUL AT 36.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.2 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS, LENGTH 54MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. APPARENTLY UPRIGHT, GENERALLY IN GOOD CONDITION AND LYING 013/193 DEG. (OCEANEERING SURVEY, HI 355A). AMEND TO SW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3164/87.

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT AFTER LEAVING GRIMSBY FOR FISHING.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 15.698 N,1 49.98 E
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FAQ

Where is the SLASHER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SLASHER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 15.698 N,1 49.98 E.

How deep is the SLASHER (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SLASHER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 54 15.698 N,1 49.98 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SLASHER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SLASHER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the SLASHER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SLASHER (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 1, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SLASHER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SLASHER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SLASHER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SLASHER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SLASHER (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SLASHER (POSSIBLY) was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the SLASHER (POSSIBLY)?

The SLASHER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 195 tons.

What type of wreck is the SLASHER (POSSIBLY)?

The SLASHER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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