Hms Conquistador Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms conquistador Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.681 N,0 59.597 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.494683
  • Longitude: 0.993283
Wreck Depth 16.3 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CONQUISTADOR
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 224
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1940
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01085/40 22.1.41 H01085/40 22.1.41 INS DW IN 512942N, 010012E. - NM 94/41. H01085/40 3.2.41 H01085/40 3.2.41 SW 36FT IN 512936N, 005942E. (CAPT M/S, SHEERNESS). AMEND WK 6FMS 1FT. - NM 561/41. H01085/40 17.6.45 H01085/40 17.6.45 NOW SW CLEAR 49FT, FOUL AT 50FT. (CAPT M/S, SHEERNESS). AMEND WK 8FMS 1FT. - NM 2210/45. H01085/40 12.12.61 H01085/40 12.12.61 SWEPT CLEAR AT 51FT, FOUL AT 54FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58FT IN GEN DEPTHS 55-65FT. SCOUR DEPTH 70FT. (HMS ECHO, 15.11.61). AMEND SW 8FMS 3FT. BR STD. H6140/68 25.6.68 H6140/68 25.6.68 LEAST E/S DEPTH 56FT IN GEN DEPTH 60FT. SCOUR DEPTH 67FT [LAT]. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 14.3.68). CHART AS SW 8FMS 2FT [15.2MTRS]. 24.1.69 24.1.69 AMEND SW 8FMS 2FT [LAT]. NE 1607. 27.9.73 27.9.73 AMEND SW 15.2MTRS. NC 1607. H3531/74 11.12.75 H3531/74 11.12.75 LOCATED IN 512939N, 005942E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 15.2, FOUL 15.45MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 21MTRS [LAT]. LARGE, WELL DEFINED WK. EASY TO LOCATE. (PLA WK REPORT MAPLIN NO.22/75, 19.9.75). RETAIN AS CHARTED. H1426/85 7.1.86 H1426/85 7.1.86 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.4MTRS. (PLA 201 (14) 2, WK NO.201/53). BR STD. 10.8.92 10.8.92 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.3MTRS. (PLA 201 (19) B). BR STD. 13.6.05 13.6.05 SHOWN IN 5129.681N, 0059.597E [WGD] ON PLA 201/23 DTD SEP'03-NOV'04. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915. HIRED AS ARMED PATROL TRAWLER IN 6.1940. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (SRN).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29.681 N,0 59.597 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS CONQUISTADOR wreck located?

The HMS CONQUISTADOR wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.681 N,0 59.597 E.

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

The HMS CONQUISTADOR lies at a depth of about 16.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 29.681 N,0 59.597 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CONQUISTADOR?

The seabed around the HMS CONQUISTADOR lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the HMS CONQUISTADOR sink?

The HMS CONQUISTADOR sank on Nov 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS CONQUISTADOR discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CONQUISTADOR was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS CONQUISTADOR belong to?

The HMS CONQUISTADOR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CONQUISTADOR?

The HMS CONQUISTADOR had a tonnage of 224 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CONQUISTADOR?

The HMS CONQUISTADOR is classified as a trawler.

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