Hms Taipo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms taipo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.476 N,0 18.13 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.691267
  • Longitude: 0.302167
Wreck Depth 16.38 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TAIPO
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 38.1 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 90
Tonnage 247
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1917
Bottom Texture 9/17,1,4,7,6
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details SUNK OFF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. (COLLEDGE). HH232/351/01 12.11.91 UNCHARTED WK, APPARENTLY PRE-WW1 STEEL STEAM TRAWLER, LOCATED IN 504127N, 001814E [OGB] USING DECCA. DIVED ON - BROKEN UP BUT NOT DISPERSED. BOW HAS BROKEN OFF AND STANDS 4-5MTRS HIGH, POINTING TO THE SURFACE. OVERALL LENGTH ABT 30MTRS. BOILER HEIGHT 3MTRS. LIES ALONG TIDE WITH BOW E ON A ROCKY SEABED. (T W BENNETTO, 2.11.91). GEN DEPTH ABOUT 22MTRS. CHART AS WK 16MTRS. - NM 3385/91. HH100/351/05 8.5.92 LOCATED IN 504139N, 001809E [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). HH100/351/05 5.6.92 SMALL WK IN 504126N, 001812.5E [WGD]. 50-60FT LONG. (E 28, 12.5.92). NCA. HH100/351/05 16.7.92 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS HMS TAIPO - OIL LAMP BEARING NAME RECOVERED. LIES IN 504129N, 001808E IN 20MTRS. BOW SECTION LIES ON PORT SIDE, MIDSHIPS IS BROKEN AND STERN IS UPSIDE DOWN. ORIENTATED W/E. (S HOWLAND, 29.6.92). NCA. SEP 2015/000083465 25.11.15 EXAM'D 01.07.15, WK SHOWN IN 5041.476N, 0018.130E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.38MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21.7MTRS. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND DW 16.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2015

Circumstances of loss

HIRED BY ADMIRALTY. SUNK BY MINE OFF THE ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. (WW1SL & LL WW1).

General Comments

BROKEN UP BUT NOT DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the HMS TAIPO wreck located?

The HMS TAIPO wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.476 N,0 18.13 E.

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

The HMS TAIPO lies at a depth of about 16.38 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.476 N,0 18.13 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TAIPO?

The seabed around the HMS TAIPO lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the HMS TAIPO sink?

The HMS TAIPO sank on Jun 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS TAIPO discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TAIPO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS TAIPO belong to?

The HMS TAIPO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TAIPO?

The HMS TAIPO had a tonnage of 247 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TAIPO?

The HMS TAIPO is classified as a trawler.

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