Hm Torpedo Boat No.12 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hm torpedo boat no.12 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.539 N,1 26.029 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.692317
  • Longitude: 1.433817
Wreck Depth 16.51 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HM TORPEDO BOAT NO.12
Type torpedo boat
Flag GB
Length 52.4 m
Width 5.5 m
Sonar Length 47.1
Sonar Width 8.82
Shadow Height 5.53
Orientation 204
Tonnage 263
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 101.2,037.5,001.3,039
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Markers NIL
Surveying Details H6345/26 4.11.26 INS NDW (1915) IN 514140N, 012630E. BR STD. H8037/34 16.2.61 LOCATED IN 514130N, 012609E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 46, FOUL AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48 IN GEN DEPTH 63FT. SCOUR DEPTH 66FT. (ECES, 17.10.60). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. - NM 3105/60. H3281/63 10.11.64 LEAST E/S DEPTH 49 IN GEN DEPTH 60FT. SCOUR DEPTH 67FT. GOOD A/S CONTACT. (HMS ECHO, 15.6.64). H2847/67 17.10.67 LEAST E/S DEPTH 47FT. GEN DEPTH 56-60FT. SCOUR DEPTH 64FT. (HMS EGERIA, 25.5.67). H2847/67 8.3.68 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT. H2847/67 11.9.69 WK NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.5, FOUL AT 12.8MTRS. (HMS EGERIA, 4.9.69). H4783/69 9.12.69 AMEND TO SW 6FMS 5FT. - NM 1967/69. H5724/69 2.1.70 EXAM'D 3.9.69 IN 514130N, 012608E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 12.5, FOUL AT 12.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.2 IN GEN DEPTH 18-19MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 22MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEG. GOOD A/S CONTACT FROM SW AND NW. (HMS EGERIA, HI 3/69). AMEND TO SW 6FMS 4FT [LAT]. BR STD. 24.1.73 AMEND TO SW 12.3MTRS. NC 1975. H3921/73 22.1.74 EXAM'D IN 514131N, 012608E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 14.5 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 21MTRS. PROMINENT WK LYING IN ITS OWN SCOUR WHICH EXTENDS 30MTRS TO SW. UNDULATING SEABED. (HMS ECHO). NCA. H4823/75 27.7.76 LOCATED 2.4.76 IN 514130N, 012608E [OGB]. APPROX 45MTRS LONG. LIES 020/200 DEG. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 14.5MTRS. NFS. (HMS ECHO, HI 38/76). NCA. H1936/78 6.4.81 EXAM'D 29.11.80 IN 514130, 012608E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.6, FOUL AT 14.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.9 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.4MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. LIES PARTIALLY BURIED ON HEADING NNE/SSW. (HMS EGERIA, HI 60B/80). - NM 933/81. HH090/549/01 10.9.92 EXAM'D 23.7.92 IN 514130.2N, 012607.8E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.7, FOUL AT 16.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.7 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 21.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS. INTACT LYING IN OWN SCOUR AND ORIENTATED 020/200 DEG. SMALL ISOLATED PIECE OF WRECKAGE LIES ABOUT 30MTRS E. GIVES STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. SURFACE TURBULENCE OBSERVED. (NP 1016, HI 549). - NM 2902/92. HH091/266/01 24.2.09 EXAM'D 15.9.08 IN 5141.537N, 0126.027E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.8 IN GEN DEPTH 21.3MTRS. SCOUR 1.7MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 200MTRS TOWARDS 041 DEGS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT 6.0MTRS. LIES 028/208 DEGS. INTACT, ?INVERTED. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1266). AMEND DE 15.8MTRS. RSDRA2023000027743 14.02.23 EXAM�D 12.11.22; WRECK LOCATED IN 5141.539N, 0126.029E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.51MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. LENGTH 47.10MTRS, WIDTH 8.82MTRS, HT 5.53MTRS. ORIENTATION 204/024 DEGS. INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIED WITH DEBRIS & SCOUR. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1765 - H525-14358). AMEND DW 16.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 4, 2024

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (WW1SL).

General Comments

INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIED WITH DEBRIS & SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 41.539 N,1 26.029 E
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FAQ

Where is the HM TORPEDO BOAT NO.12 wreck located?

The HM TORPEDO BOAT NO.12 wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.539 N,1 26.029 E.

How deep is the HM TORPEDO BOAT NO.12 and where exactly is it located?

The HM TORPEDO BOAT NO.12 lies at a depth of about 16.51 meters and is located at coordinates 51 41.539 N,1 26.029 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HM TORPEDO BOAT NO.12?

The seabed around the HM TORPEDO BOAT NO.12 lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the HM TORPEDO BOAT NO.12 sink?

The HM TORPEDO BOAT NO.12 sank on Jun 10, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HM TORPEDO BOAT NO.12 discovered?

The wreck of the HM TORPEDO BOAT NO.12 was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HM TORPEDO BOAT NO.12 belong to?

The HM TORPEDO BOAT NO.12 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HM TORPEDO BOAT NO.12?

The HM TORPEDO BOAT NO.12 had a tonnage of 263 tons.

What type of wreck is the HM TORPEDO BOAT NO.12?

The HM TORPEDO BOAT NO.12 is classified as a torpedo boat.

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