Hms Scotch Thistle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Hms scotch thistle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 47.971 N,1 19.871 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.799517
  • Longitude: 1.331183
Wreck Depth 8.66 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SCOTCH THISTLE
Type drifter
Flag GB
Sonar Length 21.4
Sonar Width 6.8
Shadow Height 0.8
Orientation 191
Tonnage 84
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1940
Scour Dimensions 032.9,019.1,001.3,250
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3119/40 25.11.40 DW PA IN 514745N, 012024E. (FOIC HARWICH). - NM 2720/40. H3119/40 14.1.41 POSN AMENDED TO 514753N, 011959E. (TH). - NM 59/41. H3119/40 21.4.41 NOW MARKED BY G CONL BUOY 100YDS SE OF WK. (TELECON TH). - TFNM 887/41. H3119/40 22.5.41 NOW SHOWN IN 514753N, 011958E. (TH). - NM 1169/41 & TFNM 1178/41. H3119/40 2.7.44 AMENDED TO WK 3FMS 4FT. (FOIC HARWICH). - NM 1403/44. H3119/40 23.12.49 NOT FOUND DURING SWEEP OR E/S. (HMS SCOTT 21.10.49). DELETE. - NM 2591/49. H2101/74 16.1.74 NOT FOUND BY TRANSIT SONAR. (SOISS 1973). NFA. RSDRA2023000346367 21.12.23 WK FOUND 2023; LOCATED IN 5147.972N, 0119.868E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.72MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9.5. WK PREVIOUSLY WAS DEAD BUT SEEMS TO BE FOUND THROUGH M/B. NFS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1802-H102-028). AMEND DW 8.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2024000232298 5.11.24 EXAM'D 9.2.2024; LOCATED IN 5147.971N, 0119.871E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.66MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. LENGTH 21.4MTRS, WIDTH 6.8MTRS, HT 0.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 191/011DEGS. SCATTERED DEBRIS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1802-H525-70010). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 8.6MTRS.
Last Amended Date Nov 19, 2024

Circumstances of loss

7.10.40 BUILT IN 1913. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER 11.1939, MINE-RECOVERED FROM 5.1940. PASSAGE LOWESTOFT FOR BURNHAM CROUCH. STRANDED 7.10.40 AND BECAME A TOTAL LOSS AFTER GROUNDING. (WW2SL, SRN & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SCOTCH THISTLE wreck located?

The HMS SCOTCH THISTLE wreck is located at coordinates 51 47.971 N,1 19.871 E.

How deep is the HMS SCOTCH THISTLE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS SCOTCH THISTLE lies at a depth of about 8.66 meters and is located at coordinates 51 47.971 N,1 19.871 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SCOTCH THISTLE?

The seabed around the HMS SCOTCH THISTLE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HMS SCOTCH THISTLE sink?

The HMS SCOTCH THISTLE sank on Oct 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS SCOTCH THISTLE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SCOTCH THISTLE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS SCOTCH THISTLE belong to?

The HMS SCOTCH THISTLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SCOTCH THISTLE?

The HMS SCOTCH THISTLE had a tonnage of 84 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SCOTCH THISTLE?

The HMS SCOTCH THISTLE is classified as a drifter.

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