Hms Hazard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms hazard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.782 N,1 3.318 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.729700
  • Longitude: -1.055300
Wreck Depth 21.5 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS HAZARD
Type torpedo boat
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 69.4
Sonar Width 26.5
Shadow Height 7.1
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1070
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,180
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H644/18 14.2.18 H644/18 14.2.18 SUNK IN 504345N, 010315W, OR 152.5DEGS, 14.05C FROM HORSE SAND FORT LT. LEAST DEPTH 8FMS. H(W)0202/50 CONFIRMED. (HMS MARVEL, AN 234/18). CHART AS WK 8FMS. - NM 234/18. H1811/51 12.3.51 H1811/51 12.3.51 DRIFT SWEPT, CLEAR AT 72, FOUL AT 73FT. LIES IN 16FMS. HDG 142/322DEGS IN 504344N, 010313W. 280FT IN LENGTH. (SCES, 8.5.50). AMEND TO WK 12FMS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 511/51. H3359/59 6.7.60 H3359/59 6.7.60 LEAST DEPTH 12FMS CONFIRMED DURING BASIC SOUNDING. (SCES, 1959). NCA. H1262/64 22.4.64 H1262/64 22.4.64 12FMS CONFIRMED BY E/S [NEW DATUM]. (SCES, 1964). NCA. H5808/55 28.3.66 H5808/55 28.3.66 NOW CHARTED AS WK 11FMS. NC 2050. H4661/68 6.5.68 H4661/68 6.5.68 DRIFT SWEPT, CLEAR AT 71, FOUL AT 72FT IN 504344N, 010313W USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 71 IN GEN DEPTH 98FT. SCOUR 3FT DEEP. SEABED SOFT BLACK MUD. LENGTH 250FT. LIES 330/150DEGS. (FSL WATERWITCH, 14.6.67 - NO 6/67). AMEND TO SW 12FMS [21.5FMS]. - NM 1017/68. H2435/72 4.5.72 H2435/72 4.5.72 POSN & LEAST DEPTH VERIFIED - 21.8MTRS [71.5FT]. (SCES, 7.2.72). NCA. H4824/75 7.2.78 H4824/75 7.2.78 LOCATED IN 1976 IN 504345.6N, 010313.4W. LEAST DEPTH 22.6MTRS. DIFFERENCE IN POSN CANNOT BE ACCOUNTED FOR. (SCES, H270 AMENDMENT - HI 72/77). AMEND TO WK 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4824/75 20.8.80 H4824/75 20.8.80 EXAM'D 5.7.79 IN 504344.5N, 010314W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP] & HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22 IN GEN DEPTH 29.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR. LENGTH APPROX 90MTRS. LIES 150/330DEGS. (FSL WATERWITCH, HI 80B/79). AMEND TO WK 22MTRS IN 504345N, 010314W [OGB]. BR STD. H1310/85/3 17.1.85 H1310/85/3 17.1.85 DIVED ON IN 1984. APPEARS TO LIE UPSIDE DOWN. WELL BURIED INTO THE SEABED. LARGE AREAS OF STEEL PLATE INDICATES PARTS OF HULL ARE FAIRLY INTACT. POOR VISIBILITY MAKES ASSESSMENT DIFFICULT. (M PRITCHARD, 7.1.85). NCA. HH100/351/01 24.8.89 HH100/351/01 24.8.89 CONVINCED THIS WK IS THAT OF HMS HAZARD - HAS UNIQUE FEATURE OF HATCH (?TORPEDO TUBE) IN CENTRE OF BOWS. STERN SECTION LIES NEARBY. (H BATES). PRESUMABLY LIES IN TWO PARTS. NCA. H3847/86 2.1.90 H3847/86 2.1.90 EXAM'D 25.10.89 IN 504344.8N, 010313.7W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.0 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. IN TWO PARTS - LYING 320/140DEGS & 030/210DEGS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 366). NCA. 11.1.13 11.1.13 [WGD] POSN: 5043.785N, 0103.321W. 11.1.13 SEP 2013/000004405 11.1.13 LOCATED IN 5043.782N, 0103.318W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.38MTRS. SCOUR APPROX 1MTR DEEP TO THE SOUTHERN POINT OF THE WK. (APB SOUTHAMPTON, SOLENT SURVEY DTD 5.2012). AMEND POSN. 16.10.13 16.10.13 EXAM'D 1.7.13 IN 5043.781N, 0103.317W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.9 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 69.4MTRS, WIDTH 26.5MTRS, HT 7.1MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN TWO PARS AND APPEARS TO BE INVERTED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437). DIMENSION COVER AREA OF BOTH PARTS. AMEND WK 21.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1894 AT PEMBROKE DOCK, PEMBROKE. FOUR BOILERS, TWIN TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES FOR 3500IHP, TWIN SHAFT. FROM 1894 TO 1901 EMPLOYED AS TORPEDO GUNBOAT. APPOINTED AS DEPOT SHIP FOR EARLY HOLLAND CLASS SUBMARINES. AT THE OUTBREAK OF WW1 CONVERTED BACK TO ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE ROLE. RETURING FROM PATROL WAS INVOLVED IN COLLISION WITH CASUALTY CLEARING HOSPITAL SHIP WESTERN AUSTRALIA (2937 TONS) AND WAS CUT IN TWO. FOUR MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, DIMENSIONS FOR WHOLE AREA

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 43.782 N,1 3.318 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS HAZARD wreck located?

The HMS HAZARD wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.782 N,1 3.318 W.

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

The HMS HAZARD lies at a depth of about 21.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 43.782 N,1 3.318 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS HAZARD?

The seabed around the HMS HAZARD lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the HMS HAZARD sink?

The HMS HAZARD sank on Jan 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS HAZARD discovered?

The wreck of the HMS HAZARD was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS HAZARD belong to?

The HMS HAZARD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS HAZARD?

The HMS HAZARD had a tonnage of 1070 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS HAZARD?

The HMS HAZARD is classified as a torpedo boat.

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