Hms Emilion Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms emilion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 39.448 N,1 18.079 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.657467
  • Longitude: 1.301317
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS EMILION
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 34.2 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 201
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1959
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03721/41 31.12.41 H03721/41 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 33FT. (C IN C NORE 31.12.41). INS WK 5FMS 3FT. - NM 123/42. 5.9.45 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 46FT, FOUL AT 47FT. POSN 513938N, 011812E USING HSA. (SHEERNESS 5.9.45). H03721/41 11.10.45 H03721/41 11.10.45 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT IN 513925N, 011811E. - NM 3179/45. H6681/49 H6681/49 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 47FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 51FT IN GEN DEPTH 54FT, SCOUR 58FT. POSN 513936N, 011812E. SMALL WK. (HMS FRANKLYN 1949). H03721/41 23.10.58 H03721/41 & H1325/59 SWEPT CLEAR 43FT, FOUL 44FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 45FT IN GENERAL DEPTH 48FT. SCOUR 50FT. SEABED FINE SAND. (ECES 23.10.58). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 1FT. - NM 751/59. H5717/61 H5717/61 NO TRACE COULD BE FOUND AFTER CLOSE E/S EXAMINATION. (HMS ECHO 1961). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. H4399/71 21.9.71 H4399/71 21.9.71 NO TRACE AFTER THROUGH SEARCH WITH SONAR, KH SIDESCAN & CLOSE E/S BY BOAT. (HMS EGERIA). NCA. H3921/73 25.1.78 H3921/73 25.1.78 WK POSN NOW PART OF MIDDLE SUNK SAND WHICH IS EXTENDING NORTHWARD AND NOW DRIES 1 MTR ABOVE LAT. MAY BE UNCOVERED IN FUTURE. (MV MAPLIN - PLA WK REPORT DTD 7.10.77). 27.8.87 27.8.87 NOT SHOWN ON PLA 215/3 (1985-87). DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 67HP, SINGLE SHAFT. REQUISTIONED 1915 -1919 AND AS AN ARMED PATROL TRAWLER FROM 11.1939. CONVERETED TO MINESWEEPER 4.1940. MINED. (SIBI & COLLEDGE).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS EMILION wreck located?

The HMS EMILION wreck is located at coordinates 51 39.448 N,1 18.079 E.

When did the HMS EMILION sink?

The HMS EMILION sank on Oct 24, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS EMILION discovered?

The wreck of the HMS EMILION was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS EMILION belong to?

The HMS EMILION belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS EMILION?

The HMS EMILION had a tonnage of 201 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS EMILION?

The HMS EMILION is classified as a trawler.

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