Hms Recoil (Bow Section)(Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms recoil (bow section)(probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 26.398 N,2 44.108 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.439967
  • Longitude: -2.735133
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS RECOIL (BOW SECTION)(PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 31
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 98
Tonnage 344
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2003
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/961/01 2.12.03 HH090/961/01 2.12.03 EXAM'D 27.7.03 IN 5026.398N, 0244.108W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 31MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.7MTRS. LIES 098/278 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 961). INS AS WK 42MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-BALNKENBURG. BUILT IN 1938 IN GERMANY. REQUISITIONED FOR NAVAL SERVICE IN MAY 1940 AS AN ANTI-SUBMARINE TRAWER. MINED AND SANK.

General Comments

SEE [18559] FOR STERN SECTION

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 26.398 N,2 44.108 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS RECOIL (BOW SECTION)(PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS RECOIL (BOW SECTION)(PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.398 N,2 44.108 W.

How deep is the HMS RECOIL (BOW SECTION)(PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS RECOIL (BOW SECTION)(PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 50 26.398 N,2 44.108 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS RECOIL (BOW SECTION)(PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS RECOIL (BOW SECTION)(PROBABLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the HMS RECOIL (BOW SECTION)(PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS RECOIL (BOW SECTION)(PROBABLY) sank on Sep 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS RECOIL (BOW SECTION)(PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS RECOIL (BOW SECTION)(PROBABLY) was discovered in 2003.

What country did the HMS RECOIL (BOW SECTION)(PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS RECOIL (BOW SECTION)(PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS RECOIL (BOW SECTION)(PROBABLY)?

The HMS RECOIL (BOW SECTION)(PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 344 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS RECOIL (BOW SECTION)(PROBABLY)?

The HMS RECOIL (BOW SECTION)(PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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