Hms Lord St Vincent (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Hms lord st vincent (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 50.441 N,1 25.805 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.840683
  • Longitude: 1.430083
Wreck Depth 9.17 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LORD ST VINCENT (PART OF)
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 28 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 34.31
Sonar Width 17.39
Shadow Height 1.7
Orientation 63
Tonnage 115
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1941
Scour Dimensions 015.7,015.1,002.0,272
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H02410/41 15.8.41 INS DW. - NM 1890/41. H02410/41 15.8.41 INS G CAN BUOY CLOSE NW OF WRECK. - TFNM 1912/41. H02410/41 17.10.41 INS BUOY. - NM 2447/41. H02410/41 19.6.44 DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR 18FT, FOUL 19FT. A/S AND E/S SWEEPS CARRIED OUT. (SHEERNESS, 19.6.44). H02410/41 22.8.44 DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR 23FT, FOUL 24FT. POSN 515025N, 012600E. (FOIC HARWICH, 22.8.44). AMEND TO WK 3FMS 5FT. - NM 2040/44 H02410/41 6.12.48 SWEPT CLEAR AT 31, FOUL AT 33FT. GENERAL DEPTH 36FT. POSN 515020N, 012604E. (SMLS, 6.12.48). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 1FT. - NM 2583/48. H02410/41 3.4.59 SWEPT CLEAR AT 24FT, FOUL A 25FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29FT. GEN DEPTH 33FT. SCOUR 37FT. (ECES, 28.10.58). AMEND TO WK 4FMS IN 515025N, 012600E. - NM 752/59. H783/62 6.7.62 NOT SWEPT. SCOUR ONLY FOUND - ABOUT 100FT FROM 1958 POSN. (HMS ECHO, 1961). H4005/68 14.3.68 WRECK NOT LOCATED. (HMS ENTERPRISE). H6681/49 25.6.68 NO SONAR CONTACTS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31FT IN GENERAL DEPTHS 32-35FT. SCOUR DEPTH 35FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1594/68). OTHER SECTION OF THIS WK LIES IN 515016N, 012610E. 12.6.69 AMEND TO WK 3FMS 5FT [LAT]. NE 1975. 9.1.73 AMEND TO WK 7.0MTRS. NC 1975. H2101/74 29.1.76 SEARCHED FOR BY TRANSIT SONAR. NOTHING FOUND. (HMS EGERIA, HI 13/75). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. H4024/86 12.2.88 LOCATED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH IN 515025N, 012554E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. NOT EXAM'D. CONTACT ABOUT 30MTRS IN DIAMETER AND GIVES NO SHADOW. MAG ANOMALY INDICATES IRON CONTENT OF 55 TONNES. (NP 1016, HI 373). RETAIN FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/575/01 19.8.94 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 575). NCA. RSDRA2024000232298 1.11.24 EXAM'D 1.11.2024; LOCATED IN 5150.441N, 0125.805E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.17MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. LENGTH 34.31MTRS, WIDTH 17.39MTRS, HT 1.7MTRS, ORIENT 063/243DEGS. MAINLY A DEBRIS FIELD WITH MULTIPLE PROTRUDING OBJECTS. NO DEFINED SCOUR, BUT INSTEAD CIRCULAR CAVITIES OF WHICH THE GREATER ONE IS USED FOR SCOUR MEASUREMENTS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1802-H525-14540). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 9.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 19129 BY J CHAMBERS LTD, LOWESTOFT. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 50NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED AS ARMED PATROL VESSEL FROM 9.1939. CONVERTED INTO A BOOM DEFENCE VESSEL FROM 9.1940. MINED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS LORD ST VINCENT (PART OF) wreck located?

The HMS LORD ST VINCENT (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 50.441 N,1 25.805 E.

How deep is the HMS LORD ST VINCENT (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS LORD ST VINCENT (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 9.17 meters and is located at coordinates 51 50.441 N,1 25.805 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LORD ST VINCENT (PART OF)?

The seabed around the HMS LORD ST VINCENT (PART OF) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HMS LORD ST VINCENT (PART OF) sink?

The HMS LORD ST VINCENT (PART OF) sank on Jul 7, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS LORD ST VINCENT (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LORD ST VINCENT (PART OF) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS LORD ST VINCENT (PART OF) belong to?

The HMS LORD ST VINCENT (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LORD ST VINCENT (PART OF)?

The HMS LORD ST VINCENT (PART OF) had a tonnage of 115 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LORD ST VINCENT (PART OF)?

The HMS LORD ST VINCENT (PART OF) is classified as a drifter.

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