Englishman (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
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Englishman (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 30.192 N,5 51.469 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 55.503200
- Longitude: -5.857817
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| Water Depth |
64 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
tug
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
40 m |
| Tonnage |
487 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 21, 1941
|
| Original Detection Year |
2003 |
| Last Detection Year |
2013 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 28, 2013 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck identified as the Englishman, a 40-meter tugboat, is located at coordinates 55 30.192 N, 5 51.469 W in the waters off the west coast of Scotland, near the Hebrides. This underwater obstruction sits at a depth of approximately 64 meters. Survey reports from April 2003 confirmed the wreck as a 40-meter vessel, believed to be the Englishman, which was documented in Lloyds War Losses WW2 as having been presumed sunk west of Tory Island. While subsequent surveys in 2013 did not relocate the wreck at these specific coordinates, it remains recorded as a significant maritime historical site. Local knowledge and hydrographic data link this underwater obstruction to the tugboat Englishman, characterized by its substantial structural length and deep-water position.
Surveying Details
HH100/351/20 7.8.03 HH100/351/20 7.8.03 NDW IN 5530.192N, 0551.469W [WGD]. DIVED APRIL 2003 AND IDENTIFIED AS A 40M TUG IN A GENERAL DEPTH OF 64MTRS. (D BELLMONT, EMAIL DTD 14.5.03). ACCORDING TO LOCAL KNOWLEDGE IT IS THE 'ENGLISHMAN', WHICH ACCORDING TO LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WW2 WAS PRESUMED SUNK 40M W OF TORY ISLAND (SEE [3284]). 9.10.13 9.10.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B DURING HI 1370. CONSIDERED TO BE SAME WK AS [3917] (QV). AMENDED DEAD.
Circumstances of loss
BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT, WHILE ON OHMS DUTIES, 18 LIVES LOST. (WW2SL, LL WW2)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 30.192 N,5 51.469 W
Englishman (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Englishman (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 30.192 N,5 51.469 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 64 meters deep.
When did the ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) sink?
The ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 21, 1941.
When was the wreck of the ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2003.
What country did the ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY)?
The ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 487 tons.
What type of wreck is the ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY)?
The ENGLISHMAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tug.