Hms Strathborve Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms strathborve Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.852 N,0 18.045 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.547533
  • Longitude: 0.300750
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS STRATHBORVE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.8 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 216
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03124/41 17.12.41 WK, THOUGHT TO BE STRATHBORVE, LOCATED IN 533304N, 001811E. (CAPT M/S, 8.8.41). H03124/41 1.3.51 SURVEY AFTER DISPERSAL REVEALED TWO WKS. STRATHBORVE IN 533250N, 001816E - CLEAR AT 27, FOUL AT 28FT IN GEN DEPTHS 34 TO 39FT. OTHER 'UNKNOWN' IN 533258N, 001812E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 10.6.50). INS AS 4FMS 3FT WITH G CAN, GP FL(2) G 10S, CLOSE N. - NM 387/51. H03124/41 23.11.51 EXAM'D IN 533250N, 001818E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 25, FOUL AT 26 FT. GEN DEPTHS 30 TO 32FT. LENGTH 150FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 20.8.51). AMEND TO WK 4 FMS 1 FT & BUOY POSN TO 104 DEGS, 6.83M FROM SPURN HD LT. - NM 2177/51. H03124/41 28.9.54 SURVEY AFTER FURTHER DISPERSAL. SWEPT CLEAR AT 35, FOUL AT 36FT. GEN DEPTH 37FT. NO SCOUR. NO E/S READING OBTAINED OVER WK EVEN WHEN SWEEP WIRE FOUL, WHICH OCCURRED IN POSN 204DEG, 1480FT FROM MEAN POSN OF WK BUOY. AREA EXTENDING 500FT IN ALL DIRNS FROM REPORTED POSN OF WK WAS SWEPT CLEAR TO WITHIN 2 FT OF SEABED. THE FOUL WAS OBTAINED WHILE EXTENDING AREA TO W IN POSN 533250N, 001809E. BUOY POSN: 533303N, 001818E. (HMS SHACKLETON, 23.7.54 & 26.7.54). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 5FT IN 533250N, 001809E. - NM 2085/54. H03124/41 16.11.54 BUOY REMOVED. (TH). - NM 2565/54. 1.2.74 AMEND TO SW 10MTRS [LAT]. NC 109. H1310/88/47 22.9.88 WK IN 533257N, 001812E IS CONSIDERED TO BE THE BOILER FROM STRATHBORVE. (J M DAVIES). HH090/593/01 23.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 3.9.13 NOT LOCATED 16.5.13 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO. HIRED AS MINSWEEPER 8.1940. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 60HP, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 12PDR GUN. MINED. LATER DISPERSED.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS STRATHBORVE wreck located?

The HMS STRATHBORVE wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.852 N,0 18.045 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS STRATHBORVE?

The seabed around the HMS STRATHBORVE lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the HMS STRATHBORVE sink?

The HMS STRATHBORVE sank on Sep 6, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS STRATHBORVE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS STRATHBORVE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS STRATHBORVE belong to?

The HMS STRATHBORVE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS STRATHBORVE?

The HMS STRATHBORVE had a tonnage of 216 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS STRATHBORVE?

The HMS STRATHBORVE is classified as a trawler.

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