Hms Dhoon (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms dhoon (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 43.009 N,1 48.723 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.716817
  • Longitude: 1.812050
Wreck Depth 29.5 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DHOON (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Shadow Height 4.4
Tonnage 275
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1916
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H7349/16 H7349/16 SANK IN APPROX 524428N, 015342E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3085/26 H3085/26 LOSS CONFIRMED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4282/26 16.10.26 H4282/26 16.10.26 CHART AS NDW PA (1916) IN 524428N, 015342E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H8469/31 2.12.31 H8469/31 2.12.31 DELETED FROM NE 1543. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4852/74 16.12.74 H4852/74 16.12.74 EXAM'D 11.9.74 IN 524259N, 014851E [OGB] USING HYFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.3 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 54MTRS. LIES NNW/SSE. IN AN AREA OF UNDULATING SEABED. (HMS ECHO, HI 11/74). CHART AS WK 29MTRS. - NM 157/75. H1960/79 30.3.81 H1960/79 30.3.81 EXAM'D 14.10.80 IN 524259N, 014849E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.7 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 36.9MTRS. NOT INVESTIGATED BY DCS3. (HMS EGERIA, HI 62B/80). NCA. H4021/86 6.8.87 H4021/86 6.8.87 EXAM'D 1.6.87 IN 524259N, 014850E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 29.7, FOUL AT 30.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 36MTRS. DCS3 HT APPROX 6.7MTRS. LIES IN 2 PARTS ON N/S LINE, 70MTRS APART. SMALLER N PART IS 10MTRS LONG & LARGER S PART IS 40MTRS LONG. GOOD MAGNETOMETER CONTACT INDICATING IRON CONTENT OF SOME 350 TONNES. LEAST DEPTH & POSN FOR S PART. (NP 1016, HI 370). AMEND TO SW 29.5MTRS. BR STD. HH090/569/01 14.7.93 HH090/569/01 14.7.93 BOTH PARTS LOCATED DURING ROUTINE AREA SONAR SEARCH. DCS3 HT 4.4 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. NOT EXAM'D. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 569). NCA. HH100/351/13 24.2.98 HH100/351/13 24.2.98 MOST PROBABLY HMS DHOON. AN ARMED TRAWLER SPLIT IN TWO AT MIDSHIPS. THE BOW IS UPRIGHT & STANDS 5MTRS CLEAR OF THE SEABED WITH THE GUN STILL INTACT. THE STERN IS TILTED AT ABOUT 45DEGS TO PORT AND IS STILL INTACT, BUT MOST OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED. THE WRECK IS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH NO SIGN OF BREAKING UP. (B HICKINBOTTOM, DTD 23.2.98). NCA.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, HIRED 1916. SUNK BY MINE OFF YARMOUTH. (WW1SL).

General Comments

IN GOOD CONDITION, IN TWO PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 43.009 N,1 48.723 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 43.009 N,1 48.723 E.

How deep is the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 43.009 N,1 48.723 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY)?

The HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 275 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DHOON (PROBABLY)?

The HMS DHOON (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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