Hms Capricornus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms capricornus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.598 N,0 56.242 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.476633
  • Longitude: 0.937367
Wreck Depth 13.8 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CAPRICORNUS
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 40
Tonnage 219
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,315
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01113/40 11.2.41 H01113/40 11.2.41 SUNK IN 512832N, 005624E. POSN BY HSA. (CAPT M/S, SHEERNESS, 14.12.40). INS AS DW. - NM 282/41. H01113/40 29.7.44 H01113/40 29.7.44 DRIFT SWEPT AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR AT 40FT, FOUL AT 41FT. (CAPT M/S, SHEERNESS, 26.6.44). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 4FT - NM 1036/44. H01113/40 29.1.47 H01113/40 29.1.47 DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 47FT, FOUL AT 48FT. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 55FT. SEABED IRREGULAR. (CAPT M/S, SHEERNESS, 11.1.47). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT. - NM 206/47. H01113/40 23.5.60 H01113/40 23.5.60 EXAM'D USING HSA. DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49FT IN GEN DEPTH 48FT. SCOUR DEPTH 51FT. WK LIES IN THIS SCOUR AND BARELY RISES ABOVE SURROUNDING SEABED. (HMS SCOTT, 28.4.59). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H1440/69 24.2.69 H1440/69 24.2.69 EXAM'D 20.7.68 IN 512833.3N, 005619.8E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 45FT, FOUL AT 46.3FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.2FT IN GEN DEPTH 51FT. SCOUR DEPTH 52.8FT. WRECKAGE OCCUPIES ABOUT 40 SQ FT. (PLA WK REPORT 3/68, 20.7.68). AMEND TO SW 7FMS 3FT. BR STD. 27.9.73 27.9.73 AMEND TO SW 13.8MTRS. NC 1607. H6140/68 22.1.79 H6140/68 22.1.79 SMALL WK EXAM'D 22.12.78 IN 512834N, 005618E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. NOT EASY TO LOCATE. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15.3MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15.5MTRS. CLEAR AT 13.8MTRS, FOUL AT 14.4MTRS, SWEEP PARTED. (PLA WK REPORT 21/78). NCA. HH244/420/02 1.3.93 HH244/420/02 1.3.93 EXAM'D 23.12.92 IN 512833.5N, 005619E [OGB] USING MICROFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12.3-16MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 16.4MTRS. DISPERSED WRECKAGE COVERS AREA 50 X 40MTRS ORIENTATED N/S. POSSIBILITY OF SMALL SEPARATE FRAGMENTS OUTSIDE THE MAIN AREA. SMALL, DISTINCT SCOUR LIES NW OF WK. THE LEAST DEPTH WAS APPARENTLY OBTAINED OVER A MAST OR AN ERECT SPAR. (PLA WK REPORT 201/28). NCA. 14.6.05 14.6.05 SHOWN IN 5128.598N, 0056.242E [WGD] ON PLA 201/23 DTD SEP'03-NOV'04. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917, HIRED 1917-1919 AND FROM 11.1939 AS A MINESWEEPER. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MINED. ONE 6 PDR GUN. ATTEMPTS MADE TO SALVAGE VESSEL BUT THEY WERE UNSUCCESSFUL.

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS, PROBABLE MAST PROTRUDING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 28.598 N,0 56.242 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS CAPRICORNUS wreck located?

The HMS CAPRICORNUS wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.598 N,0 56.242 E.

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

The HMS CAPRICORNUS lies at a depth of about 13.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.598 N,0 56.242 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CAPRICORNUS?

The seabed around the HMS CAPRICORNUS lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the HMS CAPRICORNUS sink?

The HMS CAPRICORNUS sank on Dec 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS CAPRICORNUS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CAPRICORNUS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS CAPRICORNUS belong to?

The HMS CAPRICORNUS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CAPRICORNUS?

The HMS CAPRICORNUS had a tonnage of 219 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CAPRICORNUS?

The HMS CAPRICORNUS is classified as a trawler.

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