Hms Colsay Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms colsay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.8 N,2 47.855 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.246667
  • Longitude: 2.797583
Wreck Depth 7.1 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS COLSAY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 50 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 554
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1944
Scour Dimensions ,,006.0,
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03799/44 15.12.44 DW IN POSN 511442N, 024800E. INS AS DWPA. - NM 2791/44. 11.5.55 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 511445N, 024800E. LC 125. H6232/55 12.12.55 POSN 511448N, 024718E. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 16FT. (OSTENDE NM 21/99/55). BR STD. 16.11.64 POSN NOW 511445N, 024730E. (GRADUATION CHANGE). NC 125. H5262/56 4.11.69 AMEND SW 3FMS 1FT IN 511450N, 024753E [EUR] ON 125 & LC 1872. H3587/70 1.7.70 NOT SHOWN ON BELGIAN SURVEY - K5889 ME. NCA. H3280/66 2.2.71 POSN 511450N, 024753E [EUR]. BELIEVED TO BE HMS COLSAY. PREVIOUSLY FILED IN 511448N, 024718E. H3280/66 2.2.71 AMEND SW 5.8MTRS. NC 125. 12.10.76 SHOWN AS SW 5.9 MTRS ON BELGIAN SURVEY K7491. NE 125. H4489/76 29.1.85 NOW SW 7.2MTRS IN 511450.7N, 024755.9E [EUR]. (OSTENDE NM 136/84). BR STD. H1310/88/28 10.6.88 CONFIRMED AS HMS COLSAY. LIES N/S IN 3 PARTS - BOW SECTION UPSIDE DOWN, WITH DEEP SCOUR (TO 16MTRS) ALONGSIDE; MIDSHIP SECTION UPRIGHT BUT NO MORE THAN HEAP OF TWISTED IRON WITH COAL SCATTERED AROUND; STERN SECTION IN REASONABLE CONDITION, LISTING HEAVILY TO PORT. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK ABOUT 7MTRS. (D TERMOTE, 15.5.88). SEP 2010/000138707 18.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 7.1MTRS [LAT] IN 5114.800N, 0247.855E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 1.6.10, 1:60,000].
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

'ISLAND' CLASS TRAWLER. BUILT BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL 1943. SUNK BY HUMAN TORPEDO WHILE OFF OSTEND. (WW2SL & SRN).

General Comments

IN THREE PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the HMS COLSAY wreck located?

The HMS COLSAY wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.8 N,2 47.855 E.

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

The HMS COLSAY lies at a depth of about 7.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 14.8 N,2 47.855 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS COLSAY?

The seabed around the HMS COLSAY lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the HMS COLSAY sink?

The HMS COLSAY sank on Nov 2, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS COLSAY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS COLSAY was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS COLSAY belong to?

The HMS COLSAY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS COLSAY?

The HMS COLSAY had a tonnage of 554 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS COLSAY?

The HMS COLSAY is classified as a trawler.

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