Hms Eveline Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms eveline Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 42.409 N,5 1.098 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.706817
  • Longitude: -5.018300
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS EVELINE
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Tonnage 206
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1952
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 27, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

The historic shipwreck of HMS Eveline is located off the coast of Milford Haven in Wales at coordinates 51 42.409 N, 5 1.098 W. Historical survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office note that the wreck was originally reported with a least depth of 27 feet or 8.2 meters. Position updates over time refined the location near Castle Pill and Milford Dock before subsequent hydrographic surveys by HMS Scott ultimately marked the site as not found and amended to dead.

Surveying Details

H0784/42 14.2.42 WK, LEAST DEPTH 27FT [8.2MTRS] IN 514200N, 050100W [OGB], 145DEGS, 7.8C FROM MILFORD DOCK CONSPIC CHY. (KINGS HARBOUR MASTER, MILFORD HAVEN). - NM 379/42. H0784/42 3.5.43 NOW ST IN 514223N, 050100W [OGB]. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 906/43. H0784/42 15.10.43 POSN NOW 514223N, 050102W [OGB], OR 114DEGS, 2.2C FROM F.R LT WEST ENTRANCE TO CASTLE PILL. (KINGS HARBOUR MASTER, MILFORD HAVEN). - NM 2190/43. H5901/54 10.11.52 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT SURVEY [E9720]). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN COLLISION OFF MILFORD HAVEN. DUTCH CREW.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS EVELINE wreck located?

The HMS EVELINE wreck is located at coordinates 51 42.409 N,5 1.098 W.

When did the HMS EVELINE sink?

The HMS EVELINE sank on Jan 27, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS EVELINE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS EVELINE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS EVELINE belong to?

The HMS EVELINE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS EVELINE?

The HMS EVELINE had a tonnage of 206 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS EVELINE?

The HMS EVELINE is classified as a minesweeper.

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