Hms Nordhav Ii (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms nordhav ii (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 42.224 N,2 3.928 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.703733
  • Longitude: -2.065467
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS NORDHAV II (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag NO
Sonar Length 41
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 8.1
Orientation 30
Tonnage 425
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1945
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details H067/45 2 MILES N OF BUOY NO 25. (NOIC DUNDEE, MARCH 1913). NCA. H3704/69/H5202/69 29.9.69 LOCATED IN 564217N, 020348W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 169 IN GEN DEPTH 198FT [LAT]. NO SCOUR. ALL ROUND SONAR CONTACT BUT APPARENTLY A SMALL WK. NOT EXAMINED CLOSELY. PROBABLY TRAWLER NORDHAV REPD IN 564230N, 020530W. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 44/69). INS AS WK 28FMS. BR STD. 8.3.73 AMEND TO WK 51MTRS. NC 210. SEP 2007/000084804 11.9.07 LOCATED IN 5642.224N, 0203.926W [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 63.3MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, APPROX HT 7.4MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. (GARDLINE HN DTD 17.8.07 FOR HI 1151). WAIT FURTHER. NCA. HH091/152/01 17.6.08 SEP 2008/000075801 EXAM'D 14.4.08 IN 5642.224N, 0203.928W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.6 IN GEN DEPTH 59.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 8.1MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, BROKEN. SEVERED BOW (10MTRS X 10MTRS X 6MTRS) LIES 30MTRS NE. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). RETAIN WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. A NORWEGIAN TRAWLER, IMPOUNDED AFTER THE GERMAN OCCUPATION OF NORWAY. TAKEN INTO SERVICE WITH THE RN AS A HIRED VESSEL FROM 1940 AS A MINESWEEPER. TORPEDOED BY U-714. (SIBI & COLLEDGE).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN WITH BOW 30MTRS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 42.224 N,2 3.928 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS NORDHAV II (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS NORDHAV II (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 42.224 N,2 3.928 W.

How deep is the HMS NORDHAV II (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS NORDHAV II (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 56 42.224 N,2 3.928 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS NORDHAV II (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS NORDHAV II (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the HMS NORDHAV II (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS NORDHAV II (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 10, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HMS NORDHAV II (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS NORDHAV II (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HMS NORDHAV II (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS NORDHAV II (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the HMS NORDHAV II (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS NORDHAV II (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 425 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS NORDHAV II (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS NORDHAV II (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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