Hms Drummer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms drummer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 43.994 N,1 7.13 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.733233
  • Longitude: 1.118833
Wreck Depth 5.61 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DRUMMER
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 20.86
Sonar Width 8.35
Shadow Height 2.32
Orientation 150
Tonnage 297
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1940
Scour Dimensions 041.5,,002.0,070.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0707/40 19.9.40 INS ST. - NM 2273/40. H0707/40 15.4.42 AMEND TO DW WITH G CONL BUOY CLOSE S. - NM 780/42. H0707/40 19.9.47 LOCATED IN 514400N, 010716E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16FT, FOUL AT 18FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 18FT. GENERAL DEPTH 22FT. (SML 586, 2.9.47). AMEND WK 16FT WITH G CONICAL BUOY CLOSE S. - NM 2509/47. 11.10.47 CLEAR AT 19FT, FOUL AT 20FT. POSN 514406N, 010400E. (C IN C NORE, 11.10.47). H0707/40 30.11.47 AMEND TO WK 18FT. (ML 586). - NM 2880/47. H0707/40 22.1.48 DELETE BUOY. (TH). - NM 127/48. H2700/50 11.4.50 SWEPT CLEAR AT 19FT, FOUL AT 20FT. (HMS SCOTT, E8683, 11.4.50). AMEND WK 3FMS 1FT WITH G CONL BUOY CLOSE E. BR STD. H2266/54 POSN 514357N, 010712E. (HMS SHACKLETON E9627, 1955). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 29.12.55 BUOY REMOVED. (TH). BR STD. H4654/74 22.11.74 EXAM'D IN 514358N, 010713E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.7IN GEN DEPTH 5-7MTRS. SCOUR 8.6MTRS. SMALL WRECK ABOUT 20MTRS LONG, LYING APPROX E/W. IN ITS OWN SCOUR ON THE EDGE OF A STEEPLY SHELVING BANK. (HMS ECHO, HI 13/74). NCA. 12.6.69 AMEND WK 3FMS [LAT]. NE 1975. 23.1.73 AMEND SW 5.5MTRS. NC 1975. H2918/83 16.4.86 EXAM'D 9.10.85 IN 514357N, 010711E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER RANGES [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.8 IN GEN DEPTH 7.3MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 9MTRS. WK APPARENTLY IN TWO PARTS - ONE IN SCOUR AND THE OTHER ON ITS EDGE. (NP 1016, HI 197). BR STD. SEP 2016000181430 14.3.17 EXAM'D 28.10.16; IN 5143.994N, 0107.130E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.61MTRS, GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. LENGTH 20.86MTRS, WIDTH 8.35MTRS, HT 2.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 150/330 DEGS. DEBRIS FIELD TOWARDS 069 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 41.56MTRS, 8.5MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 070 DEGS. WK APPEARS TO HAVE BROKEN UP. (EGS, HI 1522, TE10). AMEND DW 5.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2004

Circumstances of loss

26.2.1920 EX-DRAGOON '19. BUILT IN 1915 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. OIL ENGINE OF 87BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X12 PRD, 1 X BOMB THROWER. BUILT FOR THE ADMIRALTY AS A MILITARY CLASS MINESWEEPER/TRAWLER. SOLD OUT OF SERVICE 26.2.1920. REHIRED AS A MINESWEEPER AND ARMED 8.1939. CONVERTED TO AN AUXILLARY PATROL TRAWLER 7.1940. MINED. (SIBI).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, ONE IN SCOUR, ONE ON THE EDGE OF THE SCOUR

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FAQ

Where is the HMS DRUMMER wreck located?

The HMS DRUMMER wreck is located at coordinates 51 43.994 N,1 7.13 E.

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

The HMS DRUMMER lies at a depth of about 5.61 meters and is located at coordinates 51 43.994 N,1 7.13 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DRUMMER?

The seabed around the HMS DRUMMER lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HMS DRUMMER sink?

The HMS DRUMMER sank on Aug 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS DRUMMER discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DRUMMER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS DRUMMER belong to?

The HMS DRUMMER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DRUMMER?

The HMS DRUMMER had a tonnage of 297 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DRUMMER?

The HMS DRUMMER is classified as a trawler.

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