Hms Southsea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Hms southsea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.305 N,1 25.197 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.005083
  • Longitude: -1.419950
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SOUTHSEA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.4 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 825
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0423/41 BEACHED OFF SOUTH SHIELDS. (DODS). NCA, POSN 550036N, 012500W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 11.12.99 ABOVE POSN PLOTS IN DREDGED ENTRANCE REACH INSIDE HARBOUR WALLS OF TYNE. MORE REALISTIC POSN 5500.200N, 0124.500W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 10.7.01 REMAINS LIE ABOUT 200YDS N OF 'STAR OF DEVORAN' ON THE HERD SANDS. THE HIGHEST SECTIONS STAND ABOUT 0.7-1.0MTR HIGH. EIGHT PORTHOLES RECOVERED FROM A SECTION OF HULL PLATES THAT UNCOVERED AFTER A STORM LAST YEAR. (R YOUNG). NCA, POSN 5500.30N, 0125.1W [OGB].
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 2001

Circumstances of loss

25.5.41 BUILT IN 1930 BY FAIRFIELD & CO, GLASOW. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO AND EMPLOYED BETWEEN PORTSMOUTH AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND ENGINE OF 213HP, PADDLE PROPULSION. HIRED AS A MINESWEEPER FROM 2.1940. STRUCK A MINE OFF S SHIELDS AND SANK BETWEEN THE PIERS. CARRIED INSHORE ON 25.5.41 AND BEACHED THE FOLLOWING DAY. HANDED OVER TO BREAKERS AND BROKEN UP ON THE SPOT.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SOUTHSEA wreck located?

The HMS SOUTHSEA wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.305 N,1 25.197 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SOUTHSEA?

The seabed around the HMS SOUTHSEA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the HMS SOUTHSEA sink?

The HMS SOUTHSEA sank on Feb 16, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS SOUTHSEA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SOUTHSEA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS SOUTHSEA belong to?

The HMS SOUTHSEA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SOUTHSEA?

The HMS SOUTHSEA had a tonnage of 825 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SOUTHSEA?

The HMS SOUTHSEA is classified as a steam ship.

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