Hms Loch Assater Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms loch assater Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 33.96 N,1 8.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.566000
  • Longitude: -1.135000
Wreck Depth 101 m
Water Depth 109 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LOCH ASSATER
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 210
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 1980

Simplified Wreck Survey

HMS LOCH ASSATER is an underwater wreck located at coordinates 58 33.96 N, 1 8.1 W. The sinking position was initially reported on June 5, 1957, approximately near 58 3400N, 010800W. On May 11, 1972, the site was charted as a non-dangerous wreck. Later, on September 5, 1978, the record was amended to a wreck with a least depth uncertainty position showing a clearance of 101 meters, with the vessel tonnage known.

Surveying Details

H03179/57 5.6.57 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 583400N, 010800W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 11.5.72 INS AS NDW. LC 1942. 5.9.78 AMEND TO WK USC PA 101MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1942.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY J.DUTHIE, S.B.TORRY & CO, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ROYAL NAVY AS A PATROL VESSEL. SINGLE SCREW, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 56HP. MACHINERY BY J.ABERNETHY & CO., ABERDEEN. SUNK BY BRITISH MINE. CREW RECOVERED. (LL WW2 & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS LOCH ASSATER wreck located?

The HMS LOCH ASSATER wreck is located at coordinates 58 33.96 N,1 8.1 W.

How deep is the HMS LOCH ASSATER and where exactly is it located?

The HMS LOCH ASSATER lies at a depth of about 101 meters and is located at coordinates 58 33.96 N,1 8.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LOCH ASSATER?

The seabed around the HMS LOCH ASSATER lies at approximately 109 meters deep.

When did the HMS LOCH ASSATER sink?

The HMS LOCH ASSATER sank on Mar 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS LOCH ASSATER discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LOCH ASSATER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS LOCH ASSATER belong to?

The HMS LOCH ASSATER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS LOCH ASSATER carrying?

The HMS LOCH ASSATER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LOCH ASSATER?

The HMS LOCH ASSATER had a tonnage of 210 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LOCH ASSATER?

The HMS LOCH ASSATER is classified as a trawler.

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