Hms Mistletoe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms mistletoe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 34.209 N,0 3.739 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.570150
  • Longitude: 0.062317
Wreck Depth 8.4 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MISTLETOE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 46
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details H0933/40 15.10.40 WOODEN DRIFTER USED AS RIVER PATROL VESSEL LOST IN UNDERWATER EXPLOSION & COMPLETELY SHATTERED 310DEGS 8C FROM BULL SAND FORT. (FO HUMBER, 15.10.40) NO ACTION, AS POSN LIES OFF NAVIGABLE CHANNEL. H0933/40 15.10.40 POSN AMENDED TO READ 030DEGS, 8C FROM MIDDLE LT VESSEL. (FO HUMBER, 15.10.40) NCA, POSN 533412N, 000300E FOR FILING ONLY. 6.2.41 NOT FOUND BY A/S DURING SURVEY OF 1946 BY HMS SCOTT. NCA. H5970/69 12.6.72 WK 8.4MTRS SHOWN IN 533412N, 000351E ON BTDB HUMBER SURVEY [K555/7]. NC 1188. H1433/75 6.5.75 SHOWN AS F ON DTDB 1974 SURVEY [K5557/8]. - NM 1326/75. 16.9.77 NOT SHOWN ON BTDB 1976 SURVEY [K5557]. NCA. 19.5.80 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 533412N, 000349E ON BTDB 1979 SURVEY [K5557/14]. BR STD. H1424/80 22.5.81 SHOWN AS WK 8.4MTRS ON BTDB 1980 SURVEY [K5557/16]. NCA. 9.5.86 WK 8.4MTRS SHOWN IN 533411N, 000349E ON HUMBER 8/5 DTD 28.4.86. BR STD. 17.11.89 SHOWN AS FOUL ON LATEST HUMBER SURVEY. NE 1188. 4.6.91 SHOWN AS WK 8.4MTRS ON HUMBER 8/11 [1990 EDN]. NE 1188. 20.6.92 SHOWN AS FOUL ON HUMBER 8/12 DTD 1.4.92. NE 1188. 3.6.93 WK 8.4MTRS SHOWN IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS ON HUMBER 8/13 [CORR TO 7.5.93]. RETAIN CHARTED AS FOUL. 6.9.95 WK 8.4MTRS SHOWN IN 533412N, 000349E ON ABP HUMBER SURVEY 8/16 DTD 1994. NCA, RETAIN AS CHARTED. 29.8.96 SHOWN AS WK 8.4MTRS IN 533411.5N, 000350.5E ON HUMBER 8 [EDN 17]. NE 1188.
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 1996

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1890. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED AS ARMED PATROL VESSEL FROM 12.1939. MINED. FOUR MEN LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 34.209 N,0 3.739 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS MISTLETOE wreck located?

The HMS MISTLETOE wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.209 N,0 3.739 E.

How deep is the HMS MISTLETOE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS MISTLETOE lies at a depth of about 8.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.209 N,0 3.739 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MISTLETOE?

The seabed around the HMS MISTLETOE lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the HMS MISTLETOE sink?

The HMS MISTLETOE sank on Oct 15, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS MISTLETOE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MISTLETOE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS MISTLETOE belong to?

The HMS MISTLETOE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MISTLETOE?

The HMS MISTLETOE had a tonnage of 46 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MISTLETOE?

The HMS MISTLETOE is classified as a fishing vessel.