Hms Cobbers (Possibly). Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms cobbers (possibly). Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 28.794 N,1 50.389 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.479900
  • Longitude: 1.839817
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS COBBERS (POSSIBLY).
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 39.5
Sonar Width 7.2
Tonnage 275
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1941
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

HMS COBBERS POSSIBLY SHIPWRECK DETAILS POSITION 52 N 28794 1 E 50389 OFF THE EAST COAST OF ENGLAND SUNK ON MARCH 3 1941 LOCATED ON FEBRUARY 25 1982 COMPLETELY BURIED BENEATH THE SEABED WITH NO VISIBLE STRUCTURAL RELIEF MEASURING 395 METERS IN LENGTH AND 72 METERS IN BEAM AT A GENERAL DEPTH OF 285 METERS NOT LOCATED IN RECENT MULTIBEAM SURVEY DATASETS AND CLASSIFIED AS DEAD

Surveying Details

H67/41 3.3.41 SUNK IN 522900N, 015330E. (NOIC LOWESTOFT, 3.3.41). 26.11.57 NOT SHOWN ON A/S SWEEP. (HMS SCOTT, 1951). H1942/80 1.9.82 LOCATED 25.2.82 IN 522846N, 015030E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. COMPLETELY BURIED AND DOES NOT STAND PROUD OF THE SEABED. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 39.5MTRS, BEAM 7.2MTRS. GEN DEPTH 28.5MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). CHART AS F. R/P. SEP 2016/000091758 20.7.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2016-2017. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

3.3.41 SUNK BY ENEMY AIRCRAFT. (NOIC LOWESTOFT, 3.3.41).

General Comments

COMPLETELY BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the HMS COBBERS (POSSIBLY). wreck located?

The HMS COBBERS (POSSIBLY). wreck is located at coordinates 52 28.794 N,1 50.389 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS COBBERS (POSSIBLY).?

The seabed around the HMS COBBERS (POSSIBLY). lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the HMS COBBERS (POSSIBLY). sink?

The HMS COBBERS (POSSIBLY). sank on Mar 3, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS COBBERS (POSSIBLY). discovered?

The wreck of the HMS COBBERS (POSSIBLY). was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS COBBERS (POSSIBLY). belong to?

The HMS COBBERS (POSSIBLY). belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS COBBERS (POSSIBLY).?

The HMS COBBERS (POSSIBLY). had a tonnage of 275 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS COBBERS (POSSIBLY).?

The HMS COBBERS (POSSIBLY). is classified as a trawler.

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