Hms John Mitchell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms john mitchell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.994 N,1 45.953 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.499900
  • Longitude: -1.765883
Wreck Depth 38.08 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS JOHN MITCHELL
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 26 m
Width 6.1 m
Sonar Length 26
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 310
Tonnage 89
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1917
Scour Dimensions 024.0,020.0,000.8,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK IN COLLISION OFF ST ALBAN'S HEAD. (COLLETT). 2.2.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN VARIOUSLY AS 10 MILES SE OF ANVIL POINT OR 5032.0N, 0142.0W. (D C WENDES). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. SEP 2020/000123102 15.10.21 EXAM�D 29.9.20 IN 5029.994N, 0145.953W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.08MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. LENGTH 26MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 310/130 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 24MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, 0.8MTRS DEEP. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). AMEND NDW 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1913 BY S RICHARDS & CO, LOWESTOFT FOR THE COLONIAL FISHING CO LTD, LOWESTOFT. HIRED BY THE ADMIRALTY AS A NET DRIFTER FROM FEB 1915. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 38 HP (180 IHP), SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINEY BY CRABTREE & CO, GREAT YARMOUTH. 1 X 3PDR GUN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS BJERKA. (D C WENDES).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the HMS JOHN MITCHELL wreck located?

The HMS JOHN MITCHELL wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.994 N,1 45.953 W.

How deep is the HMS JOHN MITCHELL and where exactly is it located?

The HMS JOHN MITCHELL lies at a depth of about 38.08 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.994 N,1 45.953 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS JOHN MITCHELL?

The seabed around the HMS JOHN MITCHELL lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the HMS JOHN MITCHELL sink?

The HMS JOHN MITCHELL sank on Nov 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS JOHN MITCHELL discovered?

The wreck of the HMS JOHN MITCHELL was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS JOHN MITCHELL belong to?

The HMS JOHN MITCHELL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS JOHN MITCHELL?

The HMS JOHN MITCHELL had a tonnage of 89 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS JOHN MITCHELL?

The HMS JOHN MITCHELL is classified as a drifter.

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