Hms Select (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms select (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.001 N,4 55.724 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.500017
  • Longitude: -4.928733
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SELECT (POSSIBLY)
Type drifter
Flag GB
Sonar Length 21.1
Sonar Width 16.5
Shadow Height 1.7
Orientation 96
Tonnage 74
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 24.4.18 SANK QUICKLY APPROX 2-4M SE OF ST GOWANS LT BUOY. (AP SWANSEA, 24.4.18). GIVES POSN 513000N, 045600W [OGB]. FOR FILING ONLY. 7.4.72 7.4.72 INS AS NDWPA. NC 1478. 6.10.72 6.10.72 AMEND WK USCPA 15FMS. NE 1179 & 1178. 18.12.72 18.12.72 AMEND WK USCPA 28MTRS. NC 1478. 4.5.78 4.5.78 AMEND WK USCPA 30MTRS. NC 1178. H5001/72 24.11.80 H5001/72 24.11.80 NOT FOUND. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 63B/77). AMEND DEAD BR STD. 6.12.11 6.12.11 LOCATED 19.2.11 IN 5130.001N, 0455.724W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.88 IN GEN DEPTH 45.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 21.1MTRS WIDTH 16.5MTRS, HT 1.67MTRS. LIES 096/276 DEGS WITH BOWS W. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). POSSIBLE WK. INS AS WK 43MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2011

Circumstances of loss

24.4.18 LOST IN COLLISION AND SANK QUICKLY APPROX 2 TO 4 MILES SE OF ST GOWANS LT BUOY. (AP SWANSEA 24.4.18).

General Comments

?WRECK REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 30.001 N,4 55.724 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS SELECT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS SELECT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.001 N,4 55.724 W.

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

The HMS SELECT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 51 30.001 N,4 55.724 W.

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

The seabed around the HMS SELECT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the HMS SELECT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS SELECT (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 16, 1918.

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

The wreck of the HMS SELECT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1977.

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

The HMS SELECT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

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

The HMS SELECT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 74 tons.

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

The HMS SELECT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a drifter.

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