Hms Almond (After Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms almond (after part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.666 N,4 54.761 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.061100
  • Longitude: -4.912683
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 50 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 13.2
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 107
Tonnage 505
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1941
Bottom Texture Silt
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0577/41 2.2.41 POSN 500330N, 045500W. (FOIC FALMOUTH, 2.2.41). H01004/40 13.2.41 SUNK IN 500330N, 045500W APPROX. (FOIC FALMOUTH, 7.2.41). H0577/41 1.8.41 NDW PA IN 500330N, 045500W. - NM 1785/41. H0113/45 30.3.45 SONAR CONTACT IN PA 500254N, 045430W. (PLYMOUTH LIST 25.3.45). 4.2.46 GOOD POSN 500254N, 045430W. (AUBD 301/99, 30TH ESCORT GROUP). H2979/74 18.2.76 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 500321N, 045439W. POSN BY DECCA. (E GILES, 29.1.76). HH100/351/12 13.4.97 DIVED. IN TWO PARTS IN 500344.5N, 045443N AND 500337N, 045440.5W [OGB]. POSNS BY DECCA. CONSIDERED TO BE A MINEHUNTER. BOW LIES 100YDS WNW. (G POUND). [WGD] POSNS: 500346.7N, 045446.8W & 500339.2N, 0454.44.3W. HH100/351/14 13.8.99 DIVED IN 5004.334N, 0454.960W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 5-8MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. CONFIRMED AS 'ALMOND'. (J ROSVEARE). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 22.11.13 22.11.13 DIVED 17.11.13 IN 5003.663N, 0454.757W [WGD]. THIS IS THE STERN OF A MINESWEEPER. (G POUND, TELECON 21.11.3). IN AGREEMENT WITH 1997 POSN. PREVIOUS POSN CONSIDERED MISLEADING. AMEND POSN. SEP 2014/000153151 19.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 5003.666N, 0454.761W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 61.3 IN GEN DEPTH 66.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 13.2MTRS, HT 5.2MTRS. LIES 107/287 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, ?FWD SECTION. (MMT, HI 1455). CONSIDERED TO BE AFTER SECTION. (SDC BATHY). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 19, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TREE CLASS TRAWLER, BUILT 1940, SANK AFTER STRIKING A MINE. (FOIC FALMOUTH).

General Comments

APPROX 2/3 OF VESSEL

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) wreck located?

The HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.666 N,4 54.761 W.

How deep is the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 50 3.666 N,4 54.761 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART)?

The seabed around the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) sink?

The HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) sank on Feb 2, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) belong to?

The HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART)?

The HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) had a tonnage of 505 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART)?

The HMS ALMOND (AFTER PART) is classified as a trawler.

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