Hms Mignonette Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms mignonette Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 30.52 N,8 55.54 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.508667
  • Longitude: -8.925667
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MIGNONETTE
Type sloop
Flag GB
Length 81.7 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 1250
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 513030N, 085530W, APPROX, N 31DEG W GALLEY HD 1.5M. (OFFICIAL RECORDS). H1284/82/193 25.11.82 LOCATED IN JULY 1982. LYING IN 130FT OF WATER, OUTSIDE SANDS COVE. CLONAKILTY BAY, V BROKEN UP. SEVERAL ARTEFACTS, INCLUDING A 3.5 PDR GUN, RECOVERED. (CORK EXAMINER, 16.8.82). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY DUNLOP & BREMNER. AN ARABIS CLASS SLOOP. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MINED AND SUNK. (WW1SL & DODS).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the HMS MIGNONETTE wreck located?

The HMS MIGNONETTE wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.52 N,8 55.54 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MIGNONETTE?

The seabed around the HMS MIGNONETTE lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the HMS MIGNONETTE sink?

The HMS MIGNONETTE sank on Mar 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS MIGNONETTE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MIGNONETTE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS MIGNONETTE belong to?

The HMS MIGNONETTE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MIGNONETTE?

The HMS MIGNONETTE had a tonnage of 1250 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MIGNONETTE?

The HMS MIGNONETTE is classified as a sloop.