Hms Elizabeth Angela Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms elizabeth angela Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 19.896 N,1 32.943 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.331600
  • Longitude: 1.549050
Wreck Depth 7.1 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ELIZABETH ANGELA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 1.3
Orientation 97
Tonnage 253
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H0771/40 25.9.40 DW IN 511951N, 013301E, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY FL(3)G.10S. - NM 2316/40. H0766/40 15.4.52 AMEND TO WK 4FMS 3FT WITH G CONL LT BUOY GPFL(3)G.10S. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). - NM 701/52. H0766/40 16.3.54 DELETE BUOY. (TH). - NM 613/54. H0771/40 15.2.61 WK IN 511951N, 013301E USING HSA. WIRE SWEEP, CLEAR AT 25, FOUL AT 27FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29 IN GEN DEPTH 30FT. SCOUR DEPTH 41FT. ON SE SIDE OF BANK & PROTUDES ONLY ABT 2-3FT ABOVE SEABED. DEEP SCOUR ON NE SIDE OF WK. (ECES, DTD 6.10.60). AMEND TO WK 4FMS 1FT [7.6MTRS]. R/S. H3890/67 18.3.68 EXAM'D USING ASDIC AND E/S. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31FT; BY ASDIC 25FT. SCOUR DEPTH 39FT. GEN DEPTH 33-50FT. POOR SONAR CONTACT. DECCA USED. (HMS EGERIA, HI 36/67). NCA. H2234/71 2.2.71 AREA CLOSELY EXAM'D. ONLY SCOUR, 12.6MTRS DEEP, FOUND IN GEN DEPTH 9.5-11MTRS. POSN 511949N, 013302E USING HSA. (HMS EGERIA, HI 5/70). NCA. H2100/74 30.1.74 NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH USING SONAR & E/S. (SOISS, 1973). AMEND TO F. NE 1828. H1938/78 23.3.81 EXAM'D 29.10.80 IN 511951N, 013303E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LIES E/W IN OWN SCOUR. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.8 IN GEN DEPTH 9-12MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. NO SONAR SHADOW. LENGTH 40MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS. DOES NOT REQUIRE SWEEPING, 9MTR BANK CLOSE W. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 61B/80). NCA. H1938/78 29.9.86 LEAST E/S DEPTH NOW 7.6MTRS IN 511951.5N, 013302.5E. (NP 1016, TELEX DTD 11.7.86). NCA YET, REFERRED TO IN PNM 2216/86. H2331/85 12.11.86 EXAM'D 9.7.86 IN 511951N, 013302E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.6 IN GEN DEPTH 10-13MTRS. SCOUR 14MTRS. LIES ON EDGE OF A BANK, THE MOVEMENT OF WHICH IS THOUGHT TO HAVE ALTERED ATTITUDE OF WK. (NP 1016, HI 298). AMEND TO WK 7.6MTRS IN 511951N, 013302E. - NM 3635/86. HH090/511/01 17.10.91 SMALL WK EXAM'D 22.6.91 IN 511951N, 013305.2E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.3 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 12.8MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 511). AMEND TO WK 10.3MTRS IN 511951N, 013305E [OGB]. BR STD. HH090/738/01 12.9.97 EXAM'D 14.7.97 IN 511951.3N, 013304.6E [OGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.7 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 090/270DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN ONE PIECE WITH SOME SCATTERED DEBRIS TO THE N OF THE WK. (NP 1016, HI 738). NCA. 25.8.00 NOW SW 8.6MTRS IN 5119.901N, 0132.950E [WGD]. (NP 1016, TELECON). NCA. HH242/400/12 12.9.00 EXAM'D IN 5119.901N, 0132.950E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 8.6, FOUL 8.9MTRS. GEN DEPTH 14.8MTRS. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 2.5MTRS. LIES 094/274 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. THE SWEPT CLEAR DEPTH SLID THROUGH LIGHT FISHING GEAR ON THE WK, THE FOUL DEPTH CAUGHT FAST ON A SOLID OBSTN. (NP 1016, HN FOR HI 892). AMEND SW 8.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/892/01 3.10.00 ABOVE DATA REPEATED. DCS3 HT 1.5MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HI 892). NFA. HH091/028/01 24.6.03 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 1028). NCA. SEP 2010/000060716 26.3.10 EXAM'D 8.8.09 IN 5119.896N, 0132.943E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.56 IN GEN DEPTH 12.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 28MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. LIES 105/285 DEGS. APPEARS TO BE PARTIALLY BROKEN AND LYING ACROSS A SANDWAVE. (MARIN MATTEKNIN, HI 1294). AMEND WK 8.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 26.2.13 NOT LOCATED 12.2012 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1399). LIES IN 5119.894N, 0132.943E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.57MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 1.3MTRS. LIES 097/279 DEGS. (SDC BATHY REPROCESSING OF HI 1399). AMEND WK 10.5MTRS. SEP 2015/000083470 10.12.15 EXAM'D 3.9.15. NOT LOCATED BY M/B, LEAST DEPTH OF SEABED 7.1MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (EGS, HI 1484). AMEND TO DW 7.1MTRS. SEP 2021/000308168 25.11.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1741). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2024000267322 31.10.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1866). NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2021

Circumstances of loss

EX-HANNAH E REYNOLDS. BUILT IN 1928 BY BEARDSMORE LTD, DALMUIR, GLASGOW. SOLD IN 1927 TO THE BOSTON DEEP SEA FISHING CO. RENAMED IN 12.1938. HIRED AS A MINESWEEPER IN 11.1939. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. ONE 12PDR GUN. ATTACKED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. ONE CREW KILLED. (LLWW2 & WW2SL).

General Comments

COLLAPSED, WELL BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 19.896 N,1 32.943 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS ELIZABETH ANGELA wreck located?

The HMS ELIZABETH ANGELA wreck is located at coordinates 51 19.896 N,1 32.943 E.

How deep is the HMS ELIZABETH ANGELA and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ELIZABETH ANGELA lies at a depth of about 7.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 19.896 N,1 32.943 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ELIZABETH ANGELA?

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

When did the HMS ELIZABETH ANGELA sink?

The HMS ELIZABETH ANGELA sank on Aug 14, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS ELIZABETH ANGELA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ELIZABETH ANGELA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS ELIZABETH ANGELA belong to?

The HMS ELIZABETH ANGELA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ELIZABETH ANGELA?

The HMS ELIZABETH ANGELA had a tonnage of 253 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ELIZABETH ANGELA?

The HMS ELIZABETH ANGELA is classified as a trawler.