Hmms 1788 Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hmms 1788 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 45.625 N,1 45.639 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.760417
  • Longitude: 1.760650
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMMS 1788
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1952
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 1967
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H6684/52 21.10.52 H6684/52 21.10.52 POSN 114DEG 8.9MILES FROM HAPPISBURG LT HO 524536N, 014545E. FIXED BY SIGHTING TRUCK. (MS51, 21.10.52). 2.12.52 2.12.52 WK VERY BROKEN UP. DIVERS UNABLE TO RECOGNISE ANY PART OF SHIP DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY & MIXED WRECKAGE. (HMS BARGLOW, 2.12.52). H6684/52 18.12.52 H6684/52 18.12.52 DW IN 524536N, 014545E MARKED BY G CAN BUOY SW. (CINC NORE SIGS). - NM 2621T/52. 17.11.54 17.11.54 SALVAGE OPS ABANDONED. WK IN PIECES. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H6684/52 16.1.61 H6684/52 16.1.61 REQUEST FOR BUOY TO BE WITHDRAWN. (TH, 19.12.60). AMEND FOUL, DELETE BUOY. - NM 340/61. H1596/67 12.6.67 H1596/67 12.6.67 NOT FOUND. (HMS ECHO, ROS DTD 11.3.67). DELETE. BR STD. H2334/75 21.9.76 H2334/75 21.9.76 NOT FOUND. (HMS FAWN, HI 42/75). H2053/82 H2053/82 NOT FOUND. CONSIDER NOW TOTALLY DIPERSED. (HMS ECHO, HI 125). NCA. HH090/672/01 22.5.95 HH090/672/01 22.5.95 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3, E/S OR MAGNETOMETER. (NP 1016, HI 672). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 16, 2010

General Comments

MIXED WRECKAGE

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FAQ

Where is the HMMS 1788 wreck located?

The HMMS 1788 wreck is located at coordinates 52 45.625 N,1 45.639 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMMS 1788?

The seabed around the HMMS 1788 lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the HMMS 1788 sink?

The HMMS 1788 sank on Oct 21, 1952.

When was the wreck of the HMMS 1788 discovered?

The wreck of the HMMS 1788 was discovered in 1952.

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