Hms Buccaneer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms buccaneer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.372 N,2 41.77 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.489533
  • Longitude: -2.696167
Wreck Depth 35.25 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BUCCANEER
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 50.3 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 55.4
Sonar Width 15.4
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 100
Tonnage 840
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1946
Bottom Texture 4/6
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H5335/46 SUNK 261.5DEGS, 9.45M FROM PORTLAND BILL LTHO. LEAST DEPTH 18FMS. (HMS GULNARE). H5335/46 14.10.46 CHARTED AS NDW, WITH BUOY CLOSE N, IN 502921N, 024206W. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). - NM 3385/46. H5335/46 28.10.46 BUOY DELETED. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). - NM 3601/46. H3971/52 4.7.52 WIRE DRIFT SWEEP ON 11.6.52 IN 502922N, 024142W USING HSA. CLEAR AT 17FMS, FOUL AT 18FMS. LEAST E/S 117FT IN GEN DEPTH 23FMS. LENGTH 300FT, LIES E/W. A GOOD ALL ROUND A/S RESPONSE. (HMS SCOTT/SCES, 11.6.52, SURVEY [E9419]). AMEND TO WK 17FMS IN REVISED POSN. NOTE. H3950/70 21.5.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 30MTRS. [LAT -0.4MTRS]. NC 3315. H1284/77/196 11.8.77 BELIEVED TO BE AN ARMED FISHERY VESSEL OF APPROX 1000 TONS. WK IS APPROX 170FT LONG WITH A BEAM OF 30FT. LYING IN 150FT OF WATER. HAS A LIST TO PORT OF ABOUT 65DEGS. LEAST DEPTH OVER IS 135FT. HAS TWIN SCREWS, THE PORT PROPELLER IS BURIED IN SAND AND THE STARBOARD PROPELLER IS MISSING. AT HER BOWS IS A NAVAL 3 INCH GUN COMPLETE WITH FARING. THE BARREL IS 6FT LONG AND THE FARING IS 7FT WIDE. DRAWING OF BINNACLE SUPPLIED. DIVED ON 14.5.77. (G HARRIS, CRAWLEY, 16.5.77). NCA. H5982/82 26.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502920N, 024144W [OGB] USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982). NCA. H2923/83 2.1.85 EXAM'D 22.7.84 IN 502920N, 024141W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. DECCA USED. SWEPT CLEAR AT 33MTRS, FOUL AT 33.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.9 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. SCOUR 1 - 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 10MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 60MTRS. LYING 100/280DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. R/P. 18.7.86 DIVED ON 13.7.86 IN 502922N, 024142W. IN GOOD CONDITION, LYING ON PORT SIDE. IDENTIFIED AS HMS BUCCANEER. (M SKELSEY). NCA. HH100/351/19 22.4.03 LOCATED AND DIVED AT 12.00 ON 12.4.03 IN 5029.375N, 0241.788W [WGD] USING GPS. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 35MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS, NOT CORRECTED FOR TIDE. MEASURED HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 10MTRS, MEASURED BEAM 10MTRS, ESTIMATED LENGTH 50MTRS. SONAR AND MAGNETOMETER NOT USED. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR, SCOUR LENGTH 50MTRS. SCOUR LIES ALONG THE LENGTH OF WRECK. NO DEBRIS FIELD. GENERALLY IN GOOD CONDITION BUT WITH DAMAGE TO ENGINE ROOM. EVIDENCE OF SALVAGE. LIES WITH 65DEG LIST TO PORT. 3 INCH GUN STILL INTACT. SEABED SAND, SHINGLE AND GRAVEL. (COLIN POOLE, FAX DTD 12.4.03) NCA. SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 15.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.25MTRS IN 5029.372N, 0241.770W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 43MTRS. LENGTH 55.4MTRS, WIDTH 15.4MTRS, HEIGHT 7.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 100/280 DEGS. LIES ON PORT SIDE, BOWS WEST, HULL INTACT. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO NDW 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY FLEMING & FERGUSON. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 3 INCH GUN. PASSAGE FROM PORTLAND FOR TARGET TOWING AND RETURN. SUNK ACCIDENTALLY BY SHELLFIRE FROM HMS ST JAMES WHILE TOWING A TARGET DURING A PRACTICE SHOOT. (NHB & SIBI).

General Comments

LIES ON PORT SIDE, BOWS WEST, HULL INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BUCCANEER wreck located?

The HMS BUCCANEER wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.372 N,2 41.77 W.

How deep is the HMS BUCCANEER and where exactly is it located?

The HMS BUCCANEER lies at a depth of about 35.25 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.372 N,2 41.77 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BUCCANEER?

The seabed around the HMS BUCCANEER lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the HMS BUCCANEER sink?

The HMS BUCCANEER sank on Aug 26, 1946.

When was the wreck of the HMS BUCCANEER discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BUCCANEER was discovered in 1946.

What country did the HMS BUCCANEER belong to?

The HMS BUCCANEER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BUCCANEER?

The HMS BUCCANEER had a tonnage of 840 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BUCCANEER?

The HMS BUCCANEER is classified as a tug.

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