Hms Lord Stamp (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms lord stamp (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 19.969 N,2 47.568 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.332817
  • Longitude: -2.792800
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LORD STAMP (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 448
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1940
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH3971/52 30.6.52 INS AS NDWPA IN 501924N, 024712W. FLEET CHARTS. 10.2.60 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEY. (HMS SCOTT, 1954). 6.3.69 WK LOCATED BY HMS PELLEW ABOUT 2 MILES ESE OF THIS POSN IN 501830N, 024442W WHICH IS MOST PROBABLY LORD STAMP. HH100/351/13 1.10.97 UNCHARTED WK IN 501956N, 024729.5W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. VERY CLOSE TO PREVIOUS POSN FOR 'LORD STAMP'. SMALL WK, LIKELY TO BE 'LORD STAMP'. (C DAVIES). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH090/961/01 8.12.03 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1934. HIRED AS A/S TRAWLER AUG 1939. SUNK BY MINE IN THE CHANNEL.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS LORD STAMP (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS LORD STAMP (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.969 N,2 47.568 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LORD STAMP (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS LORD STAMP (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the HMS LORD STAMP (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS LORD STAMP (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 14, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS LORD STAMP (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LORD STAMP (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1997.

What country did the HMS LORD STAMP (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS LORD STAMP (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LORD STAMP (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS LORD STAMP (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 448 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LORD STAMP (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS LORD STAMP (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.