Hms Princess Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms princess Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 15.492 N,3 53.011 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.258200
  • Longitude: -3.883517
Wreck Depth 18.08 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS PRINCESS
Type yacht
Flag GB
Sonar Length 63.47
Sonar Width 11.37
Shadow Height 6.35
Orientation 88
Tonnage 730
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1940
Scour Dimensions 034.7,019.3,000.9,234
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details SANK IN POSN 265.5 DEGS, 6.4 MILES FROM FORELAND PT LT, LYNMOUTH. H120/40 3.6.40 SUBMERGED OBSTN LOCATED 282DEG, 3.7M FROM LYNMOUTH FORELAND LT HO. (CG CROYDE, TELEGRAM 27.2.40). 27.2.40 MASTHEAD WITH YELLOW TRUCK AND SIGNAL LAMP 3FT ABOVE LW IN 511520N, 035305W. IN GEN DEPTH 13FMS. MAY BE WK OF INVERDARGLE. (FOIC CARDIFF, 26.2.40). INS AS DWPA IN 511412N, 035724W. - PFNM 559/40 & NM 1362/40. H120/40 26.5.49 SWEPT 13.5.49 IN 511527N, 035258W. CLEAR AT 50FT [MLWS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52 IN GEN DEPTH 72FT. (HMS SEAGULL, SIGNAL DTD 13.5.49). - NM 1080/49. H120/40 25.11.49 RE-SWEPT 23.11.49. NOW CLEAR AT 42FT, FOUL AT 44FT. (HMS SEAGULL, SIGNAL DTD 23.11.49). H120/40 3.6.50 WK DISPERSED TO 50FT BELOW CD. (C IN C NORE, 2.6.50). H120/40 8.11.50 SWEPT 7.11.50. CLEAR AT 49, FOUL AT 50FT IN GEN DEPTH 70FT. (SML 327, SIGNAL DTD 7.11.50). - NM 2258/50. H450/40 11.6.51 NOT FOUND. (HMS FRANKLIN, LTR). DWPA IN 511412N, 035724W DELETED. - NM 1106/51. H01027/40 5.7.51 LOCATED IN 511527N, 035306W. LEAST DEPTH 49FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 20FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 13.3.51). 21.1.87 WK HAS BEEN LOCATED. REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF WK. (L N HOBBS, ILFRACOMBE & N DEVON SUB-AQUA CLUB, 17.12.86 IN NNS 23C/1925). POSN NOT PROVIDED. H3840/86 13.4.88 NOT FOUND IN LISTED POSN DURING BASIC SONAR SWEEP. NO SPECIAL SEARCH WAS CARRIED OUT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 359). NCA YET. H3942/88 22.1.90 EXAM'D 4.8.89 IN 511527N, 035259.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.0, FOUL AT 16.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.4 IN GEN DEPTH 22.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, BREADTH 10MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEG WITH BOW E. APPARENTLY IN ONE PIECE WITH A SHARP BOW AND NO OBVIOUS STRUCTURE. (LAND & MARINE ENG LTD, HI 464). 24.6.96 VESSEL IS HMS PRINCESS. WK HAS BEEN DIVED. (D LITTLE, TELECON, 24.6.96). SEP 2020/000233025 23.7.20 WK LOCATED IN 5115.491N, 0353.010W (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.08MTRS, LENGTH 63.47TRS, WIDTH 11.37MTRS, HT 6.35MTRS, ORIENTATION 088DEGS. �SCOUR LENGTH 34.70MTRS, WIDTH 19.29MTRS, DEPTH 0.90MTRS, ORIENTATION 234DEGS. (H525, HI1506). AMEND DW 18.0 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2020

Circumstances of loss

REQUISITIONED FOR USE AS AN ANTI-SUBMARINE YACHT. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION.

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS E, NO SUPERSTRUCTURE

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FAQ

Where is the HMS PRINCESS wreck located?

The HMS PRINCESS wreck is located at coordinates 51 15.492 N,3 53.011 W.

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

The HMS PRINCESS lies at a depth of about 18.08 meters and is located at coordinates 51 15.492 N,3 53.011 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS PRINCESS?

The seabed around the HMS PRINCESS lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the HMS PRINCESS sink?

The HMS PRINCESS sank on Jan 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS PRINCESS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS PRINCESS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS PRINCESS belong to?

The HMS PRINCESS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS PRINCESS?

The HMS PRINCESS had a tonnage of 730 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS PRINCESS?

The HMS PRINCESS is classified as a yacht.

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