H505 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
H505 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 2.833 N,1 56.553 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.047217
  • Longitude: 1.942550
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name H505 (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck details for H505 possibly located at coordinates 51 2.833 N, 1 56.553 E near the Walde Lighthouse. Historical records from the UK Hydrographic Office note a least depth of 18.0 meters with the name H505 painted on the bow and artifacts linked to the Humber Shipwright Co. Ltd., Hull.

Surveying Details

H3007/71 25.7.74 WK, LEAST DEPTH 18.0MTRS, IN POSN 018.5DEGS, 3.4 MILES FROM WALDE LT. (BREST NM 74 27 12). CHART AS WK 18.0MTRS [9FMS 5FT] IN 510253N, 015638E [EUR]. - NM 1591/74. H484/74 10.12.75 WK IN 510253N, 015638E FOUND, DURING SALVAGE WORK, TO HAVE 'H505' PAINTED ON BOW. COPPER PLATE RECOVERED WITH 'HUMBER SHIPWRIGHT CO. LTD., ST ANDREWS DOCK, HULL' ENGRAVED ON IT. ALSO TO HAVE A GUN AND CARRY DEPTH CHARGES. (FRENCH AMBASSADOR, 31.10.75). NCA. 4.3.77 TO BE EXPUNGED. (BREST NM 75 49 12). DELETED. AMENDED TO LIFT. NE 323.

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FAQ

Where is the H505 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The H505 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 2.833 N,1 56.553 E.

How deep is the H505 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The H505 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 51 2.833 N,1 56.553 E.

How deep is the seabed around the H505 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the H505 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the H505 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the H505 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the H505 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The H505 (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the H505 (POSSIBLY)?

The H505 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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