Hms Gracie Fields Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Hms gracie fields Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 12.56 N,2 39.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.209333
  • Longitude: 2.656667
Wreck Depth 6 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GRACIE FIELDS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.7 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 393
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0602/40 1.6.40 ABANDONED IN SINKING CONDITION IN 512000N, 020500E. (HMS PANGBOURNE, 30.5.40). H1545/64 14.3.73 WK FOUND BY SALVAGE VESSEL 'BARRACUDA' IN POSN 511242N, 023906E. (OSTEND NM 54(P)/73). NAVEAM ISSUED. H1554/64 15.3.73 SW 7MTRS IN 511236N, 023930E [EUR].(OSTEND NM 67/73). - NM 688/73 H1310/85/8 19.8.84 LOCATED 4 MILES FROM EXTREME POINT NIEUWPORT HBR B'WATER & 3.22 MILES FROM NIEUWPORT BANK BUOY USING RADAR. DIVED ON 19.8.84. WK IS V BROKEN AND LIES IN TWO PARTS. THE SMALLER IS TO THE NE AND ABOUT 3MTRS HIGH. THE LARGER INCLUDES BOILERS WHICH STAND HIGH ABOVE THE SEABED. THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE A FRENCH TRAWLER. (J COULON, 25.1.85). FR WK RECORD NO.21612206 GIVES POSN AS 511242N, 023930E [EUR]. NCA YET. H1310/86/24 6.10.86 WK IN 511240N, 023920E IDENTIFIED AS GRACIE FIELDS. 3 PDR SHELL RECOVERED. (J COULON, 15.9.86). NCA. H1310/88/25 22.4.88 IDENTIFICATION CONFIRMED. (P FABIEN, 2.4.88). NCA. HH342/001/92 4.6.92 EXAM'D 15.5.92 IN 511242N, 023930E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED NOW 4.8MTRS. (OSTEND NM 181(T)/92). NCA. HH342/710/02 22.6.94 WK 4.7MTRS SHOWN IN 511242N, 023930E [EUR] ON BELGIAN 102 [1994 EDN]. - NM 2400/94. HH342/710/03 26.6.95 NOW IN 511236N, 023929E [EUR]. (BELGIAN NM 12/112/95). BR STD. SEP 2010/000138707 18.10.10 SHOWN AS WK 4.6MTRS [LAT] IN 5112.550N, 0239.401E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 1.6.10, 1:60,000]. SEP 2024/000221510 06.08.24 BELGIUM NOW CONSIDERED THIS WRECK IN 5112.56N, 0239.40E [WGD]. TO BE 'HISTORIC' RECOGNISED AS UNDERWATER CULTURAL HERITAGE. ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES OF A 150MTRS CIRCULAR ZONE AROUND WRECK HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED, NO FISHING, DREDGING OR ANCHORING.(BELGIUM NM 16/154/24 DTD 01.08.24). ADD
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 0150

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER FROM 10.1939. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE ASSISTING WITH EVACUATION OF BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE FROM DUNKIRK.

General Comments

HISTORIC

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 12.56 N,2 39.4 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS GRACIE FIELDS wreck located?

The HMS GRACIE FIELDS wreck is located at coordinates 51 12.56 N,2 39.4 E.

How deep is the HMS GRACIE FIELDS and where exactly is it located?

The HMS GRACIE FIELDS lies at a depth of about 6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 12.56 N,2 39.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS GRACIE FIELDS?

The seabed around the HMS GRACIE FIELDS lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the HMS GRACIE FIELDS sink?

The HMS GRACIE FIELDS sank on May 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS GRACIE FIELDS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GRACIE FIELDS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS GRACIE FIELDS belong to?

The HMS GRACIE FIELDS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GRACIE FIELDS?

The HMS GRACIE FIELDS had a tonnage of 393 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GRACIE FIELDS?

The HMS GRACIE FIELDS is classified as a steam ship.

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