Hms Pelton (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms pelton (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 31.481 N,2 4.141 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.524683
  • Longitude: 2.069017
Wreck Depth 24.64 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS PELTON (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 42.8 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 49.2
Sonar Width 12.4
Shadow Height 8.1
Orientation 86
Tonnage 358
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 037.0,,003.3,005.0
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H01158/41 24.12.40 SUNK BY E BOAT. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 24.12.40.). H01494/41 18.6.41 WK LOCATED IN POSN 523145N 020400E. 400YDS 345DEGS FROM NO.5 BUOY. THOUGHT TO BE PELTON. CLEAR AT 7FMS. (FOIC YARMOUTH 26.5.41). INS AS NDW. - NM 1411/41. H3730/69 1.6.69 LOCATED IN 523122N, 020406E [OGB] USING HFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 95FT IN GEN DEPTH 108FT. SEABED OF VERY SMALL SAND WAVES. (HMS BULLDOG, HI.38/68). AMEND TO WK 16FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2233/71 27.1.71 EXAM'D IN 523134N, 020412E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30 TO 32MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMS EGERIA, HI.12/70). AMEND TO WK 14FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4398/71 16.9.71 EXAM'D IN 513132N, 020413E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31.0MTRS. LIES ABOUT N/S ON FLAT BOTTOM IN LITTLE OR NO SCOUR. (HMS EGERIA, 29.6.71). 5.4.72 AMEND TO WK 26MTRS. NC 1543. H4004/73 11.9.73 SWEPT CLEAR 25.3MTRS, FOUL 26.4MTRS. SEABED SMALL SANDWAVES. (HMS ENTERPRISE). AMEND T SW 25.3MTRS. BR STD. HH090/616/01 25.10.94 EXAM'D 23.6.94 IN 523127.4N, 020414.9E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 23.7, FOUL 24.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.7 IN GEN DEPTH 31.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.2MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. UPRIGHT AND SEEMINGLY INTACT. TWO PIECES OF WRECKAGE LIE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY 3.2 AND 2.2MTRS HIGH. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 3901/94. SEP 2017/000067039 9.8.17 EXAM'D 15.03.17; IN 5231.481N, 0204.141E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 24.64MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS, LENGTH 49.2MTRS, WIDTH 12.4MTRS, HEIGHT 8.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 086/266 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 37MTRS, 3.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 005 DEGS. LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1516). AMEND DW 24.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL, BEVERLEY. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY F & T ROSS LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 96NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY C D HOLMES & CO LTD, HULL. HIRED AS A MINESWEEPER FROM 8.1939. TORPEDOED BY E BOAT ALONGSIDE NO 5 BUOY, N OF ALDEBURGH, AND SANK LATER. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS PELTON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS PELTON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 31.481 N,2 4.141 E.

How deep is the HMS PELTON (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS PELTON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 24.64 meters and is located at coordinates 52 31.481 N,2 4.141 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS PELTON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS PELTON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the HMS PELTON (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS PELTON (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS PELTON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS PELTON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS PELTON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS PELTON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS PELTON (PROBABLY)?

The HMS PELTON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 358 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS PELTON (PROBABLY)?

The HMS PELTON (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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