Hms Strathborve (Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms strathborve (part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 32.982 N,0 18.109 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.549700
  • Longitude: 0.301817
Wreck Depth 9.9 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS STRATHBORVE (PART)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.8 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Shadow Height 3.2
Tonnage 216
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1941
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03124/41 18.9.41 PFNM 2180/41 REFERS. H03124/41 17.12.41 WK, THOUGHT TO BE STRATHBORVE, LOCATED IN 533304N, 001811E. (CAPT M/S). INS DW. - NM 2991/41. H03124/41 27.11.46 LOCATED 105 DEGS, 6.75 MILES FROM SPURN PT LTHO. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18FT. STANDS 17FT ABOVE SEA BED. (HMS SCOTT, 13.11.46). AMEND TO WK 3FMS. - NM 3868/46. H03124/41 1.3.51 SURVEY AFTER DISPERSAL. 2 WKS FOUND USING WIRE SWEEP. (A) 533255N, 001820E. CLEAR AT 32, FOUL AT 34FT. GEN DEPTHS 34 TO 39FT. (B) 533250N, 001809E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 10.6.50). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 2FT. - NM 387/51. H03124/41 23.11.51 POSN 533257N, 001824E. LENGTH 400FT. LIES E/W. WESTERN END CLEAR AT 22, FOUL AT 23FT. EASTERN END CLEAR AT 24, FOUL AT 25FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 20.8.51). AMEND TO WK 3FMS 4FT. - NM 2177/51. H03124/41 28.9.54 EXAM'D IN 533258N, 001812E AFTER FINAL DISPERSAL. SWEPT CLEAR AT 31, FOUL AT 33FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34 IN GEN DEPTH 36FT. SCOUR 12FT DEEP. WK IS VERY BROKEN UP AND APPEARS TO BE LYING IN THE SCOUR & GENERAL DEPRESSION OF THE SEABED, WHICH IS 300FT IN DIAMETER. (HMS SHACKLETON, 22.7.54). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 1FT. - NM 2085/54. 1.2.74 AMEND TO SW 8.7MTRS [LAT]. NC 109. H1310/88 WK IN 533257N, 001812E IS SIMPLY A LARGE BOILER. THOUGHT TO BE FROM THE 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 EXAM'D 19.5.13 IN 5232.982N, 0018.109E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.95 IN GEN DEPTH 13.1MTRS. LENGTH 4.0MTRS, WIDTH 3.7MTRS, HT 3.15MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). SINGLE RECTANGULAR ITEM WITH SLOPING TOP IN MINOR AREA OF SCOUR. AMEND 9.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
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.

General Comments

ONE BOILER ONLY IN SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 32.982 N,0 18.109 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS STRATHBORVE (PART) wreck located?

The HMS STRATHBORVE (PART) wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.982 N,0 18.109 E.

How deep is the HMS STRATHBORVE (PART) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS STRATHBORVE (PART) lies at a depth of about 9.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.982 N,0 18.109 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS STRATHBORVE (PART)?

The seabed around the HMS STRATHBORVE (PART) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the HMS STRATHBORVE (PART) sink?

The HMS STRATHBORVE (PART) sank on Sep 6, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS STRATHBORVE (PART) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS STRATHBORVE (PART) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS STRATHBORVE (PART) belong to?

The HMS STRATHBORVE (PART) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS STRATHBORVE (PART)?

The HMS STRATHBORVE (PART) had a tonnage of 216 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS STRATHBORVE (PART)?

The HMS STRATHBORVE (PART) is classified as a trawler.