Hms River Clyde (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms river clyde (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.019 N,1 56.04 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.133650
  • Longitude: 1.934000
Wreck Depth 28.05 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS RIVER CLYDE (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 42.5
Sonar Width 9.9
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 42
Tonnage 276
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 5, 1940
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 077.8,,001.0,028.0
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/616/01 9.1.95 EXAM'D 11.8.94 IN 520758.58N, 01560800E USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 26.6, FOUL 26.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.0 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.2MTRS. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. NO EVIDENCE OF SUPERSTRUCTURE. (GARDLINE, HI 616). INS AS SW 26.5MTRS. - NM 685/95. 8.3.07 DIVED 2006. THIS IS THE REMAINS OF A TRAWLER. STANDING UPRIGHT, SUPERSTRUCTURE IS STILL INTACT AND IS THE HIGHEST POINT AT 5MTRS CLEAR OF THE SEABED. COULD BE HMS RIVER CLYDE. (B HICKINBOTTOM , EMAIL DTD 8.3.07). NCA. SEP 2012/000212161 16.1.12 LOCATED IN 5208.014N, 0156.E [WGD]. HT 7.8MTRS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (EAST ANGLIA OFFSHORE WIND LTD, REPORT BY EMU LTD DTD 12.6.12). LEAST DEPTH 28.4MTRS SHOWN IN DIGITAL DATA. RETAIN SW 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 25.4.16 EXAM'D BY BDC; WK IN 5208.020N, 0156.040E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.86MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. LENGTH 43MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. NFS. (DS26 ORFORD INSHORE MCZ, CEFAS SURVEY 2012). MOVE TO REVISED POSN BUT RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH SW 26.5MTRS. SEP 2016/000091759 18.8.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16; IN 5208.019N, 0156.040E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.05MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS, LENGTH 42.5MTRS, WIDTH 9.9MTRS, HEIGHT 6.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 042/222 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 77.76MTRS, 0.95MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 028DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND NDW 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER AUGUST 1939. MINED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 8.019 N,1 56.04 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS RIVER CLYDE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS RIVER CLYDE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.019 N,1 56.04 E.

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

The HMS RIVER CLYDE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 28.05 meters and is located at coordinates 52 8.019 N,1 56.04 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS RIVER CLYDE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS RIVER CLYDE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the HMS RIVER CLYDE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS RIVER CLYDE (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 5, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS RIVER CLYDE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS RIVER CLYDE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1994.

What country did the HMS RIVER CLYDE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS RIVER CLYDE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS RIVER CLYDE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS RIVER CLYDE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 276 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS RIVER CLYDE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS RIVER CLYDE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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