Hms Remindo (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms remindo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 26.192 N,2 43.718 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.436533
  • Longitude: -2.728633
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS REMINDO (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 42
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 145
Tonnage 256
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4616/55 16.9.55 EXAM'D IN 502608N, 024339W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22FMS IN GEN DEPTH 26-27FMS. SEA BED OF GRAVEL, SAND & MUD. FAIR A/S RESPONSE. (SCES/HMS SCOTT 1954). INS AS WK 22FMS. BR STD. H3950/70 24.5.71 AMEND TO WK 40MTRS. NC 3315. H5982/82 26.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502609N, 024336W ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982. HH100/351/11 29.5.96 VESSEL DIVED IN 502610N, 024338.5W. POSN BY DECCA. HAS APPEARANCE OF ADMIRALTY TRAWLER/WHALER OF ABOUT 250 TONS GROSS, 350 TONS DISPLACEMENT. BOWS HIGH AND INTACT. STERN LEVEL AND INTACT. HULL BROKEN ON STBD BOW AND STBD QUARTER. SINGLE BOILER AND TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. POSSIBLE COALING HATCHES TO PORT AND STBD OF BOILER POSN. MEASURED DIMENSIONS LENGTH 117 FEET, BEAM 27.5 FEET. SOME ELECTRICAL WIRING, LIVE .303 ROUNDS LOCATED. 'ADMIRALTY PATTERN 463A' INSULATOR AND POSSIBLE VOLTAGE REDUCER LOCATED. ONLY NEAR MATCH IS 'REMINDO'. (N R CHIPCHASE). HH090/961/01 3.12.03 EXAM'D 9.5.03 IN 5026.192N, 0243.718W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.9 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. BOW PART LENGTH 16MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. LIES 179/359 DEGS WITH BOWS N. STERN PART LENGTH 26MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. LIES 133/313 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 44MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 3, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917. HIRED IN 1917. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK FROM UNKNOWN CAUSE. (SIBI & COLLEDGE).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN AT BOW AND STERN, DIMENSION FOR WHOLE WK

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FAQ

Where is the HMS REMINDO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS REMINDO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.192 N,2 43.718 W.

How deep is the HMS REMINDO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS REMINDO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 26.192 N,2 43.718 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS REMINDO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS REMINDO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the HMS REMINDO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS REMINDO (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS REMINDO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS REMINDO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1955.

What country did the HMS REMINDO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS REMINDO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS REMINDO (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS REMINDO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 256 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS REMINDO (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS REMINDO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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