Hms New Comet (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms new comet (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.636 N,1 47.45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.143933
  • Longitude: 1.790833
Wreck Depth 20.29 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS NEW COMET (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 34.6
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 53
Tonnage 177
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1917
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 136.9,,002.3,022.0
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3052/31 13.3.52 LOCATED 1.9.31 USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 56FT, FOUL 58FT. SEABED 88FT. (HMS KELLETT 1931). INS AS WK 57FT ON WKS CHARTS. 1.4.52 INS AS WK 9FMS 3FT. NC 1610. 1.6.60 AMEND TO SW 9FMS 3FT. NC 1504. H3273/61 10.9.62 WRECK LOCATED IN 520836N, 014733E. LEAST E/S 69FT IN 90FT. (HMS SCOTT 1962). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 11.12.72 AMEND TO SW 17.1MTRS. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 9.1.95 EXAM'D 3.8.94 IN 520836.81N, 014734.59E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 21.0, FOUL 21.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.1 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1 MTR. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. SUPERSTRUCTURE APPEARS TO BE EXTANT. (GARDLINE, HI 616). HH100/351/20 5.8.03 DIVED IN 5208.642N, 0147.640E [WGD]. AN ARMED TRAWLER STANDING UPRIGHT ON THE SEABED. MOST OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE IS INTACT. HIGHEST POINT IS THE GUN WHICH IS ON A PLATFORM JUST ABAFT THE FOC'S'LE. WK IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND UNLIKELY TO COLLAPSE FOR SOME TIME. (B HICKINBOTTOM). NCA. SEP 2016/000091759 18.8.17 EXAM'D 15.12.16; IN 5208.636N, 0147.450E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 20.29MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS, LENGTH 34.6MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HEIGHT 6.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 053/233 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 136.98MTRS, 2.34MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 022 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 20.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910. HIRED 1915. MINED. SUNK BY MINE OFF ORFORDNESS. (COLLEDGE).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS NEW COMET (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS NEW COMET (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.636 N,1 47.45 E.

How deep is the HMS NEW COMET (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS NEW COMET (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20.29 meters and is located at coordinates 52 8.636 N,1 47.45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS NEW COMET (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS NEW COMET (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the HMS NEW COMET (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS NEW COMET (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS NEW COMET (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS NEW COMET (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1931.

What country did the HMS NEW COMET (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS NEW COMET (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS NEW COMET (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS NEW COMET (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 177 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS NEW COMET (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS NEW COMET (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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