Hms Plumpton (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms plumpton (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.583 N,2 55.655 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.243050
  • Longitude: 2.927583
Wreck Depth 1.5 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS PLUMPTON (PROBABLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Length 75 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 810
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1918
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H04516/44 5.12.44 DWP SHOWN IN 511440N, 025546E ON SURVEY [E 7213]. NE 125. H1297/58 30.8.62 WK 1.6MTRS IN 511438N, 025544E [EUR]. (OSTEND NM 13/97/62). AMEND WK 0FMS 5FT. - NM 1833/62. 12.1.73 SHOWN AS WK SW 1.6MTRS IN 511437N, 025547E [EUR] ON BELGIUM CHART. NC 125. H1545/64 4.2.83 CARD LT BUOY EST'D IN 511443N, 025511E, TO MARK POSN OF WK IN 511438N, 025510E. (OSTEND NM 154(T)/82). NCA YET. H2731/85 18.6.85 CARD BUOY, EST'D 200MTRS N OF WK, IN 511445N, 025530E. (OSTEND NM 84(T)/85). NCA. HH100/351/01 10.8.89 SANK NEAR OSTEND IN 511438N, 025544E. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89) SEP 2010/000139222 1.9.10 NOW WK 1.5MTRS [MLLWS] IN 5114.58N, 0255.66E [WGD]. (BELGIAN NM 17/210/10). BR STD. SEP 2010/000138707 18.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 1.5MTRS [LAT] IN 5114.583N, 0255.655E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 1.6.10, 1:60,000]. 12.8.15 SHOWN AS SW 1.5MTRS IN 5114.583N, 0255.655E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101. (MAY 2015, COR TO 23.4.15). AMEND SW 1.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

PADDLER. 'ASCOT' CLASS. BUILT IN 1916 BY MCMILLAN. MINED OFF OSTEND. (SRN).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 14.583 N,2 55.655 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS PLUMPTON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS PLUMPTON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.583 N,2 55.655 E.

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

The HMS PLUMPTON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 1.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 14.583 N,2 55.655 E.

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

The seabed around the HMS PLUMPTON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the HMS PLUMPTON (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS PLUMPTON (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 19, 1918.

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

The wreck of the HMS PLUMPTON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

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

The HMS PLUMPTON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

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

The HMS PLUMPTON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 810 tons.

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

The HMS PLUMPTON (PROBABLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

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