Hms Silicia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms silicia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 43.958 N,0 20.526 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.732633
  • Longitude: -0.342100
Wreck Depth 6 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SILICIA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 250
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 8, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H01855/41 23.5.41 H01855/41 23.5.41 SANK 114DEG [S 55DEG E MAG] 1300FT FROM CLOCK TR, ALBERT DOCK, RIVERSIDE QUAY, HULL, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY 150FT N. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD, 15.5.41). - NM 1637/41 & FNMS 1642/41 & 2615/41. H01855/41 4.1.43 H01855/41 4.1.43 SHOWN AS WK 3FMS 4FT, NO BUOY ON SURVEY E7340/2. - NM 10/43. H01855/41 1.6.50 H01855/41 1.6.50 DW MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G5S (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD). - NM 1072/50. H01855/41 23.7.50 H01855/41 23.7.50 LT BUOY REMOVED (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD). - NM 1419/50. H01855/41 1.8.50 H01855/41 1.8.50 DISPERSAL OPERATIONS CARRIED OUT DEC'42 CONTINUED MAY'50. AREA CLASSIFIED AS FOUL GROUND (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD). NCA. 30.10.52 30.10.52 SHOWN AS FOUL ON SURVEY E9108. NE 3497. H01855/41 20.3.56 H01855/41 20.3.56 F AREA STILL EXISTS (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD NM 22/56). NFA. H5095/56 29.6.65 H5095/56 29.6.65 SHOWN AS WK 3FMS 4FT ON SURVEY K2204 [FOLIO KV]. NE 3497. 27.9.77 27.9.77 SHOWN AS WK 6MTRS ON BTDB CHART K7539/2 [AUG'77]. NE 3497. 11.1.95 11.1.95 SHOWN IN 534356.5N, 002025W ON HUMBER 6 [SEP'94]. NE 3497. 1.11.96 1.11.96 SHOWN IN 534355N, 002028.5W ON HUMBER 8/17. BR STD. 2.7.99 2.7.99 SHOWN AS WK 6MTRS IN 5343.942N, 0020.425W [OGB] ON HUMBER 8/19 [MAR'99 EDN]. NE 3497. 12.4.06 12.4.06 [EUT] POSN: 5343.958N, 0020.526W. BA 3497 [INT 1554] [30TH EDN, MAR'06].
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL. BEVERELY. HIRED 1914-1919 AS ARMED PATROL VESSEL. HIRED AGAIN AS MINESWEEPER FROM 8.1939. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 62HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY AMOS & SMITH, HULL. FOUNDERED AFTER STRIKING AN AERIAL LAID MINE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 43.958 N,0 20.526 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS SILICIA wreck located?

The HMS SILICIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.958 N,0 20.526 W.

How deep is the HMS SILICIA and where exactly is it located?

The HMS SILICIA lies at a depth of about 6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 43.958 N,0 20.526 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SILICIA?

The seabed around the HMS SILICIA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HMS SILICIA sink?

The HMS SILICIA sank on May 8, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS SILICIA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SILICIA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS SILICIA belong to?

The HMS SILICIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SILICIA?

The HMS SILICIA had a tonnage of 250 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SILICIA?

The HMS SILICIA is classified as a trawler.

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