Stanmount Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Stanmount Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 39.793 N,2 1.456 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.663217
- Longitude: 2.024267
|
| Wreck Depth |
17.2 m
|
| Water Depth |
24 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
STANMOUNT |
|
Type
|
tanker
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
130 |
| Sonar Width |
16 |
| Shadow Height |
6.5 |
| Orientation |
153 |
| Tonnage |
4468 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 24, 1941
|
| Scour Dimensions |
100.0,,005.0,000 |
| Debris Field |
POSSIBLE ITEMS AT N END |
| Original Detection Year |
1941 |
| Last Detection Year |
2015 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 20, 2015 |
Surveying Details
H04434/21 2.1.42 MINED. LYING ON HER SIDE IN 14.5FMS. NOT DANGEROUS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 42FT BELOW MLWS. (FOIC GREAT YARMOUTH, 2.1.42). INS AS NDW. - NM 412/42 1.6.60 AMEND TO DW. BR STD. H04434/41 10.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR 44FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46FT IN 78FT. SCOUR 108FT. (HMS SCOTT, 25.5.61). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 2FT. BR STD. H3730/69 30.5.69 EXAM'D IN 523950N, 020123E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52FT IN GEN DEPTH 79FT. SCOUR DEPTH 101FT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 4FT. BR STD. H2233/71 25.1.71 EXAM'D IN 523945N, 020131E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 15.1, FOUL 15.2MTRS. (HMS ECHO, 2.6.70). AMEND TO SW 8FMS 1FT. BR STD. H4629/71 20.1.72 UNDERSTOOD TO BE UPRIGHT WITH LITTLE DAMAGE TO HULL. (E GILES, 9.1.72). 5.4.72 AMEND TO SW 15.1MTRS. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 24.10.94 EXAM'D 5.7.94 IN 523945.5N, 020134.3E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 15.3, FOUL 15.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.2 IN GEN DEPTH 25.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 7-11MTRS. DCS3 HT 11.3MTRS. LENGTH 118MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS. SEEMS TO HAVE BROKEN AMIDSHIPS. DEEP SCOURING. POSSIBLY OVERTURNED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). SEP 2014/000101130 20.1.15 IN 5239.793N, 0201.456E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.20 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. SCOUR 5MTRS DEEP, EXTENDS 100MTRS NORTHWARDS. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 153/333. WK BROKEN IN TWO PARTS, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1428, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND WK DEPTH 17.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
MINED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 39.793 N,2 1.456 E
Stanmount on Wreck Map
Stanmount Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the STANMOUNT wreck located?
The STANMOUNT wreck is located at coordinates 52 39.793 N,2 1.456 E.
How deep is the STANMOUNT and where exactly is it located?
The STANMOUNT lies at a depth of about 17.2 meters and is located at coordinates 52 39.793 N,2 1.456 E.
How deep is the seabed around the STANMOUNT?
The seabed around the STANMOUNT lies at approximately 24 meters deep.
When did the STANMOUNT sink?
The STANMOUNT sank on Dec 24, 1941.
When was the wreck of the STANMOUNT discovered?
The wreck of the STANMOUNT was discovered in 1941.
What country did the STANMOUNT belong to?
The STANMOUNT belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the STANMOUNT?
The STANMOUNT had a tonnage of 4468 tons.
What type of wreck is the STANMOUNT?
The STANMOUNT is classified as a tanker.
General Comments
IN TWO EQUAL PARTS, LESSER SCOUR EXTENDS S