Hms Lord Stonehaven Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms lord stonehaven Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.197 N,4 8.432 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.186617
  • Longitude: -4.140533
Wreck Depth 52.67 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LORD STONEHAVEN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 47.5 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 48.4
Sonar Width 9.4
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 1
Tonnage 444
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 006.5,015.0,001.4,000.0
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details 2.10.42 SANK 090DEGS, 6M FROM EDDYSTONE LT. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, 2.10.42). 20.8.70 WK, KNOWN LOCALLY AS 'STANHOPE', IN 501116N, 040822W USING DECCA. CLAIMED TO GIVE AN E/S TRACE 40FT HIGH GIVING DEPTH OF APPROX 24FMS. IN GEN DEPTH 31FMS. (MR CALKIN, 18.8.70). CHART AS WK 24FMS. BA 1267. H4267/70 7.12.70 WK REPD IN 501121N, 040820W USING DECCA. ASSUMED SAME WK AS REPORTED BY MR CALKIN ABOVE. NCA. H4808/72 29.12.72 WK IN 501109N, 040818W USING DECCA. (MR CALKIN, 1972). NCA. H4808/72 7.11.73 WK LOCATED IN 501109N, 040821W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. (HMS HECATE, 1973). NE 1267. H1280/76/31 26.3.76 FASTENER IN 501117N, 040820W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 29.1.76). NCA. H4808/72 18.5.81 REPD AS LARGE WK IN 501102N, 040815W. (HMS BOSSINGTON, WK SURVEY, APR '81). RETAIN HMS HECATE'S POSN. NCA. H1946/80 24.8.81 IN 501109N, 040821W USING HIFIX 6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. LYING N/S, ABOUT 50MTRS LONG. APPEARS PARTIALLY BROKEN UP AND TO BE LYING IN 2 MAIN PARTS, THE SHOAL TO THE S. (HMS FOX, HI 16). NFA. H1310/87/5 26.2.87 DIVED ON. LYING UPRIGHT AND IS INTACT FROM THE BOWS TO THE BRIDGE. AFT OF THIS VERY LITTLE REMAINS. SHELL CASES DATED 1917 FOUND. THOUGHT TO BE TOO SMALL TO BE THE 'STANHOPE' AND ALMOST CERTAINLY IS THE 'LORD STONEHAVEN'. (J BERNARD). NCA. HH100/351/22 7.7.05 HAS BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS LORD STONEHAVEN BY THE BUILDER'S PLATE. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. SEP 2021/000052671 7.10.20 EXAM�D 2020; IN 5011.197N, 0408.432W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.67MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. LENGTH 48.4MTRS, WIDTH 9.4MTRS, HT 5.6MTRS. ORIENTATION 001/181 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 6.5MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, 1.4MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 000 DEGS. DEBRIS FIELD LENGTH 9.7MTRS, TOWARD 159 DEGS. UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY BROKEN UP.(CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1679 - H525-17582). AMEND NDW 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1934. HIRED AS ANTI-SUBMARINE TRAWLER FROM 8.1939. SUNK DURING AN GERMAN E-BOAT ATTACK. PROBABLY TORPEDOED. (SRN).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS LORD STONEHAVEN wreck located?

The HMS LORD STONEHAVEN wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.197 N,4 8.432 W.

How deep is the HMS LORD STONEHAVEN and where exactly is it located?

The HMS LORD STONEHAVEN lies at a depth of about 52.67 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.197 N,4 8.432 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LORD STONEHAVEN?

The seabed around the HMS LORD STONEHAVEN lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the HMS LORD STONEHAVEN sink?

The HMS LORD STONEHAVEN sank on Oct 2, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS LORD STONEHAVEN discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LORD STONEHAVEN was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS LORD STONEHAVEN belong to?

The HMS LORD STONEHAVEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LORD STONEHAVEN?

The HMS LORD STONEHAVEN had a tonnage of 444 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LORD STONEHAVEN?

The HMS LORD STONEHAVEN is classified as a trawler.

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