Hmmtb 16 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hmmtb 16 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 46.953 N,1 26.134 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.782550
  • Longitude: 1.435567
Wreck Depth 19.7 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMMTB 16 (POSSIBLY)
Type torpedo boat
Flag GB
Sonar Length 14.2
Sonar Width 6.5
Shadow Height 1.3
Orientation 45
Tonnage 18
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.0,045
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03210/45 15.6.45 H03210/45 15.6.45 POSN ABANDONED WAS 514718N, 012800E (CINC NORE - LIST & H01062/40). NCA. H2044/81 18.1.83 H2044/81 18.1.83 SMALL WK EXAM'D 20.10.82 IN 514654N, 012614E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.7 IN GEN DEPTH 21.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS, LENGTH 25MTRS, APPROX. LYING E/W. REASONABLE SONAR CONTACT WITH MARKED SHADOW. (SOISS, HI 80). BR STD. HH090/628/01 5.7.94 HH090/628/01 5.7.94 EXAM'D 23.5.94 IN 514655.5N, 012614.5E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 19.4, FOUL 19.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.7 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 36MTRS TO NE. DCS3 HT 1.9MTRS. COVERS AREA 20 BY 8 MTRS. MODERATE MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 628). BR STD. 1.3.13 1.3.13 EXAM'D 26.11.12 IN 5146.953N, 0126.134E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.79 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 14.2MTRS, WIDTH 6.5MTRS, HT 1.25MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1398). AMEND WK 19.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2013

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

ELONGATED MOUND

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 46.953 N,1 26.134 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMMTB 16 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMMTB 16 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 46.953 N,1 26.134 E.

How deep is the HMMTB 16 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMMTB 16 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 19.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 46.953 N,1 26.134 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMMTB 16 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMMTB 16 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the HMMTB 16 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMMTB 16 (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 31, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMMTB 16 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMMTB 16 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMMTB 16 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMMTB 16 (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMMTB 16 (POSSIBLY)?

The HMMTB 16 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 18 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMMTB 16 (POSSIBLY)?

The HMMTB 16 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a torpedo boat.

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