Hms Tourmaline Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms tourmaline Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.764 N,1 31.132 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.396067
  • Longitude: 1.518867
Wreck Depth 13.955 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TOURMALINE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 48.9
Sonar Width 16.9
Shadow Height 6.9
Orientation 22
Tonnage 641
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0084.0,,000.9,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0674/41 12.3.41 INS AS DW. - NM 561/41 H0674/41 28.3.44 DRIFT SWEEP AFTER DISPERSAL, CLEAR 32FT, FOUL 34FT. POSN 512345N, 013112E. (ST TUDNO, 28.3.44). H0674/41 12.4.44 AMEND TO WK 5FMS 2FT. - FNM 801/44 & NM 792/44. H0674/41 11.6.59 NOT LOCATED. (M/S SHEERNESS, 8.11.46). H0674/41 11.6.59 EXAM'D 9.48 IN 512344N, 013114E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR 37FT, FOUL 41FT. SURROUNDING DEPTH 50FT. LEAST E/S 43FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 9.2.49). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 1FT. - NM 2572/49. H0674/41 11.6.59 NOT LOCATED. (C IN C NORE, 14.7.49). H0674/41 11.6.59 EXAM'D 10.49 IN 512345N, 013111E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37FT, FOUL AT 40FT. SURROUNDING SEABED 48FT. WHILST LOCATING ABOVE WK AN OBSTRUCTION WAS FOUND IN POSN 512338N, 013104E CLEAR 37FT, FOUL 40FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER 2.11.49). 27.1.69 AMEND TO SW 6FMS. (CHANGE OF DATUM). NE 1607. H2500/72 23.3.72 EXAMINED & CONFIRMED IN POSN 512350N, 013106E. (GPO/KH CABLE SURVEY 1971). 13.6.72 AMEND TO SW 11.0MTRS. NC 1828. H2538/79 24.10.79 EXAM'D 4.4.79 IN 512343.8N, 013113.2E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.5 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. DCS3 HT 1.6MTRS. BROKEN UP AND LYING IN SCOUR. BARELY PROUD OF SEABED. (HMS ECHO, HI 60C/79). CHART AS WK 13.4MTRS. BR STD. H2347/85 20.1.87 EXAM'D 11.9.86 IN 512344N, 013114E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER & HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.2 IN GEN DEPTH 14.5 TO 15MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15.7MTRS. BROKEN UP AND LYING IN ITS SCOUR. (NP 1016, HI 314A). AMEND TO WK 14.2MTRS. BR STD. HH090/770/01 21.9.98 EXAM'D 11.7.98 IN 512343.7N, 013114.7E [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.0 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 45MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN AND SCATTERED DEBRIS, THE MAJORITY OF WHICH LIES WITHIN ITS OWN SCOUR. SCOUR EXTENDS 20MTRS TOWARDS 250 DEGS. (NP 1016, HI 770). BR STD. 23.4.13 [WGD] POSN: 5123.762N, 0131.140E. SEP 2018/000139540 4.6.18 EXAM'D 21.12.17; WK LOCATED IN 5123.764N, 0131.132E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.81MTRS. (H102 HI1519). AMEND DW 7.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BANM 3111/18. SEP 2018/00006184 19.7.18 EXAM'D 21.12.17; WK LOCATED IN 5123.764N, 0131.132E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.95MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS, LENGTH 48.9MTRS, WIDTH 16.9MTRS, HEIGHT 6.9TRS, ORIENTATION 022/202DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 84MTRS, 0.9MTRS DEEP. WRECK IS A VERY BROKEN CONTACT, DEBRIS WELL SPREAD WITHIN A SCOUR. POSSIBLE SUBMERGED BUOY. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). AMEND DW 13.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2018/000177703 20.7.18 EXAM'D 7.7.18; IN 5123.764N, 0131.132E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.28MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. NFS. (TRINITY HOUSE, THV ALERT, EMAIL 7.7.18). RETAIN PREVIOUS DW 13.9MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2018

Circumstances of loss

EX-BERKSHIRE. BUILT IN 1935. PURCHASED BY THE ADMIRALTY AND ARMED IN 11.1935. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS TOURMALINE wreck located?

The HMS TOURMALINE wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.764 N,1 31.132 E.

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

The HMS TOURMALINE lies at a depth of about 13.955 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.764 N,1 31.132 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TOURMALINE?

The seabed around the HMS TOURMALINE lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the HMS TOURMALINE sink?

The HMS TOURMALINE sank on Feb 5, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS TOURMALINE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TOURMALINE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS TOURMALINE belong to?

The HMS TOURMALINE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TOURMALINE?

The HMS TOURMALINE had a tonnage of 641 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TOURMALINE?

The HMS TOURMALINE is classified as a trawler.

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