Hms Lady Of The Isles Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms lady of the isles Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.635 N,4 54.325 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.143917
  • Longitude: -4.905417
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LADY OF THE ISLES
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 39.9 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 41.3
Sonar Width 18.2
Shadow Height 4.23
Orientation 80
Tonnage 166
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H1001/40 REPD LOST ABOUT 3M EAST OF ST ANTHONY HD, OR 500900N, 045600W APPROX. (TRADE DIV LIST, OCT 1940). H01027/40 1.11.51 VERY APPROX POSN 500900N, 045600W GIVEN. (LTR TO FALMOUTH HBR COMMISSIONERS, 1.11.51). H1270/84 5.7.85 LOCATED IN 500848N, 045416W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 9.12.85 IDENTIFIED AS LADY OF THE ISLES. BELL RECOVERED. (G J POUND, TELECON 4.12.85). NCA. HH090/802/01 3.2.99 EXAM'D 3.12.98 IN 5008.641N, 0454.332W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.7 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS. LENGTH 32MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. INTACT. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 802). AMEND TO WK 46MTRS IN 5008.606N, 0454.269W [OGB]. BR STD. HH100/351/15 16.2.00 DIVED 10.11.99. HT BY DEPTH GAUGE 5MTRS. STERN IS QUITE INTACT, WHEELHOUSE HAS COLLAPSED. IN TWO PARTS WITH THE BOW BROKEN OFF JUST IN FRONT OF THE BOILERS. BOW LIES WITH STEM OUTWARDS, AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE REST. DEBRIS FIELD CLOSE ASTERN. SEABED SAND & SILT WITH SMALL AREA OF ROCK NEAR BOILER AREA. (J ROSEVEARE). NCA. 26.4.13 EXAM'D 28.2.13 IN 5008.590N, 0454.150W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.21 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 41.3MTRS, WIDTH 18.2MTRS, HT 4.23MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. BOW COLLAPSED AND IN LINE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1406). 15.5.13 LIES IN 5008.635N, 0454.325W [WGD]. (SDC BATHY REPROCESSING OF HI 1406 DIGITAL DATA). AMEND WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 15, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1875 AS A S FERRY FOR SERVICE BETWEEN SCILLIES & PENZANCE. WAS THEN USED AS A SALVAGE SHIP FOR WESTERN MARINE SALVAGE CO, PENZANCE. REQUISITIONED AS HM CABLE SHIP. WAS UNDER TOW OF A TUG WHEN SHE DETONATED A MINE AND SANK. (SIBI & WW2SL).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, BOW E IS BROKEN & COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES wreck located?

The HMS LADY OF THE ISLES wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.635 N,4 54.325 W.

How deep is the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES and where exactly is it located?

The HMS LADY OF THE ISLES lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.635 N,4 54.325 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES?

The seabed around the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES sink?

The HMS LADY OF THE ISLES sank on Oct 3, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES belong to?

The HMS LADY OF THE ISLES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES?

The HMS LADY OF THE ISLES had a tonnage of 166 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LADY OF THE ISLES?

The HMS LADY OF THE ISLES is classified as a merchant vessel.

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