Hms Cleon Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Hms cleon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 2.25 N,1 11.174 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 51.037500
- Longitude: 1.186233
|
| Wreck Depth |
19.19 m
|
| Water Depth |
21 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS CLEON |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
39.2 m |
| Width |
6.7 m |
| Draught |
3.5 |
| Shadow Height |
2.3 |
| Orientation |
137 |
| Tonnage |
266 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 2, 1918
|
| Bottom Texture |
6,4 |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 30, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The underwater wreck of HMS Cleon is located in the North Sea off the coast of Kent, England, at coordinates 51 2.25 N, 1 11.174 E. This underwater obstruction, identified as a small, partially buried seafloor contact, lies at a depth of 19.19 meters within a general water depth of 21 meters. Survey data from 2016 describes the site as a small debris structure measuring approximately 3.1 meters in length and 3.0 meters in width, with a vertical height of 2.3 meters and an orientation of 137/317 degrees. Previous hydrographic surveys have noted a moderate magnetic anomaly at this position. The wreck site is currently charted as an underwater obstruction and is monitored by the UK Hydrographic Office to ensure maritime safety.
Surveying Details
30.8.72 SANK IN APPROX 510210N, 011112E. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). H4199/78 31.8.78 INDICATION OF PROBABLE WK LOCATED IN 510211N, 011118E [OGB] ON 19.10.77 USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT OBTAINED, BUT INDICATED LENGTH IS 109MTRS, WHICH IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH A 266 TON TRAWLER. LYING 060/240DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). CHART AS WK 21.0MTRS. BR STD. HH242/400/13 16.7.01 LOCATED IN 5102.247N, 0111.166E [WGD]. SWEPT CLEAR 18.7MTRS. (NP 1016, SIGNAL DTD 1.7.01). BR STD. HH242/400/13 30.7.01 EXAM'D 4.7.01 IN 5102.247N, 0111.166E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 18.7, FOUL 19.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.2 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HN DTD 11.7.01 FOR HI 921). BR STD. HH090/921/01 18.9.01 ABOVE DATA REPEATED. (NP 1016, HI 921). NFA. SEP 2016/000091764 19.4.17 EXAM'D 20.7.16 IN 5102.250N, 0111.174E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.19MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 3.1MTRS, WIDTH 3.0MTRS, HEIGHT 2.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 137/317 DEGS. SMALL CONTACT PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 19.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1907 BY COCHRANE & SONS, SELBY FOR THE ORIENT STEAM FISHING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 76HP, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED IN 1915. MINED NEAR FOLKESTONE GATE BUOY.
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51 2.25 N,1 11.174 E
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FAQ
Where is the HMS CLEON wreck located?
The HMS CLEON wreck is located at coordinates 51 2.25 N,1 11.174 E.
How deep is the HMS CLEON and where exactly is it located?
The HMS CLEON lies at a depth of about 19.19 meters and is located at coordinates 51 2.25 N,1 11.174 E.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS CLEON?
The seabed around the HMS CLEON lies at approximately 21 meters deep.
When did the HMS CLEON sink?
The HMS CLEON sank on Jan 2, 1918.
When was the wreck of the HMS CLEON discovered?
The wreck of the HMS CLEON was discovered in 1918.
What country did the HMS CLEON belong to?
The HMS CLEON belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS CLEON?
The HMS CLEON had a tonnage of 266 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS CLEON?
The HMS CLEON is classified as a trawler.