Hms Queen Of The North Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms queen of the north Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 2.33 N,1 48.775 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.038833
  • Longitude: 1.812917
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 590
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details INS WRECK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 520218N, 014853E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) SEE OSTOPRUSSEN [10207] IN SAME POSN. 1923 AMEND TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. H7038/29 22.10.29 A BUOY WAS PLACED IN 520218N, 014853E AND AN AREA OF 0.5M WAS SWEPT ON EITHER SIDE AT A DEPTH OF 10FMS. NO TRACE OF WRECK WAS FOUND. (TH 18.10.29). AMEND TO NDW PA. - NM ACTION. 21.9.72 AMEND TO WK USC PA 18MTRS. BR STD. H4139/76 10.1.77 NOT FOUND DURING AREA DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG/HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). DELETE. BR STD. HH090/667/01 15.12.95 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2019/000272653 25.11.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2019. (CLINTON MARINE, HI1584). NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2010

Circumstances of loss

29.3.1916 BUILT IN 1895. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER 29.3.1916. SUNK BY MINE OFF ORFORDNESS. (WW1RNSL & SRN).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH wreck located?

The HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH wreck is located at coordinates 52 2.33 N,1 48.775 E.

How deep is the HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH and where exactly is it located?

The HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 52 2.33 N,1 48.775 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH?

The seabed around the HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH sink?

The HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH sank on Jul 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH discovered?

The wreck of the HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH belong to?

The HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH?

The HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH had a tonnage of 590 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH?

The HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH is classified as a steam ship.

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