Hms St Seiriol Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hms st seiriol Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.897 N,1 35.06 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.914950
  • Longitude: 1.584333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ST SEIRIOL
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 928
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 25, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 26.4.18 M21207/18 26.4.18 WK [OLD SYMBOL] 515450N, 013506E. (PMSO HARWICH). - FNM 504B/18. 1923 AMENDED TO DW. NE 2052. H331/31 16.1.31 H331/31 16.1.31 INS AS DW ON CHARTS. H3409/52 H3409/52 DELETED. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1952 SURVEY). - NM BLOCK 1840/52. H3186/73 8.5.73 H3186/73 8.5.73 LOCATED BY CLOSE SOUNDING & SONAR, SHADOW ONLY IN 515452N, 013510E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. (HMS ENTERPRISE). INS AS FOUL. NC 2052. H4358/74 18.2.76 H4358/74 18.2.76 NOT SEARCHED FOR. (HMS ECHO HI 12/75 OCT '75) NCA. H4726/77 16.3.79 H4726/77 16.3.79 NOT LOCATED DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH OF AREA. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 4.12.78 [K8120/2]). NCA. H1955/80 25.3.82 H1955/80 25.3.82 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SEARCH. NO SPECIAL SEACH CONDUCTED. (SOISS, HI 25). DELETED. BR STD. H2913/83 18.10.84 H2913/83 18.10.84 NOT FOUND. (HMS ECHO, HI 192) AMENDED TO DEAD. HH090/851/01 9.7.99 HH090/851/01 9.7.99 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY IN LISTED POSN. CONSIDERED THAT WK MAY BE UNCOVERING. GEN DEPTH NOW 2.5MTRS. INS AS FOUL. (NP 1016, HI 851). BR STD. HH090/993/01 1.7.02 HH090/993/01 1.7.02 NOT LOCATED. GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 993). NCA. HH091/115/01 18.10.05 HH091/115/01 18.10.05 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 1115). NCA. 30.3.06 30.3.06 [EUT] POSN: 5154.897N, 0135.060E. NC 2692. HH091/262/01 5.2.09 HH091/262/01 5.2.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1262). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 2007

Circumstances of loss

5.5.1915 BUILT OF STEEL IN 1914. HIRED 5.5.1915 AS MINESWEEPER. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. TWO 6PDR GUNS. SUNK BY MINE. TOWED TO SHIPWASH SHOAL. TOWING WIRE FOULED SUBMERGED OBJECT.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ST SEIRIOL wreck located?

The HMS ST SEIRIOL wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.897 N,1 35.06 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ST SEIRIOL?

The seabed around the HMS ST SEIRIOL lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the HMS ST SEIRIOL sink?

The HMS ST SEIRIOL sank on Apr 25, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS ST SEIRIOL discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ST SEIRIOL was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS ST SEIRIOL belong to?

The HMS ST SEIRIOL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ST SEIRIOL?

The HMS ST SEIRIOL had a tonnage of 928 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ST SEIRIOL?

The HMS ST SEIRIOL is classified as a trawler.

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