Hms Tranquil Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms tranquil Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 13.183 N,1 27.753 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.219717
  • Longitude: 1.462550
Wreck Depth 11.58 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TRANQUIL
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 40.75
Sonar Width 13.55
Shadow Height 5.46
Orientation 86
Tonnage 294
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 16, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H02133/42 27.11.42 WK IN 511306N, 012750E. DISPERSED TO 30FT. (TH, 13.4.43). CHART AS WK 5FMS. - NM 2596/42 & FNM 2593/42. H02133/42 9.3.50 CLEAR TO 39FT [MLWS]. (C-IN-C NORE, 9.3.50). H021333/42 25.5.50 LUCAS WIRE DRIFT SWEEP 1 & 2.5.50 SMLS 324 & 325 IN 511312N, 012745E USING HSA. CLEAR AT 39FT, FOUL AT 40FT. GEN DEPTH 40-45FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, CO SML 324, 6.5.50). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 3FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 973/50. H927/59 30.9.60 SWEPT CLEAR AT 34FT, FOUL AT 35FT. (ECES, 1959). H02133/42 4.10.60 LUCAS WIRE DRIFT SWEEP WK IS NOW 5FT LESS THAN IN 1950, PROBABLY ACCOUNTED FOR BY ITS MOVEMENT. CLEAR AT 34FT, FOUL AT 35FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38FT IN GEN DEPTH 46-58FT. SCOUR DEPTH 59FT. FIXED BY HSA. (ECES, 9.7.59). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 4FT. - NM 727/60 & NM 905/60. H02133/42 23.8.62 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 32FT, FOUL AT 33FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36FT IN GEN DEPTH 55FT. SCOUR DEPTH 61FT. FIXED BY HSA. (HMS EGERIA, 9.5.62). AMEND TO SW 5FMS 2FT. LC 1828. H3890/68 19.3.68 LEAST E/S DEPTH 37FT IN GEN DEPTH 54FT. SEABED BUMPY. GOOD SONAR FROM S AND NE. [+2FT TO ALL SOUNDINGS TO AGREE WITH CHART 1828 ON NEW DATUM]. (HMS ECHO, R-OF-S 27/67, 25.9.67). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 3FT. R/S. 4.3.69 NOW CHARTED AS SW 5FMS. NE 1828. 12.2.70 SHOWN AS SW 5FMS 2FT ON BA 1895. 13.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS SW 9.1MTRS. NC 1828. H2100/74 30.1.74 LOCATED IN 511307.5N, 012752E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. CLOSE SOUNDED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.0MTRS [LAT]. FLAT SEABED. NO SWIRL VISIBLE ON SURFACE ALTHOUGH STRONG E/S CONTACT LIES E/W WITH SMALL SCOUR. (HMS ENTERPRISE, H525 NO.229/73). NCA. H4453/72 18.4.79 EXAM'D 3.3.77 & 13.4.78 IN 511309N, 012753E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.3 IN GEN DEPTH 16.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 100FT, LYING NW/SE. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN VIEW TENDENCY THIS WK HAS TO ALTER LEAST DEPTH MARKEDLY. AMEND TO REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4453/72 13.3.80 LOCATED DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. NOT INVESTIGATED. (HMS ECHO, HI 62/79). H1938/78 20.3.81 LOCATED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. NO INVESTIGATION REQUIRED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 618/80). H2331/85 11.11.86 EXAM'D 29.6.86 IN 511309N, 012751E USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.8 IN GEN DEPTH 16-17MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.7MTRS. WK IS COMPACT BUT HAS CAUSED CONSIDERABLE AREA OF SEABED DISTURBANCE. RECOMMEND RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (NP 1016, HI 298). NCA. HH090/647/01 1.2.96 EXAM'D 7.10.96 IN 511308.8N, 012753.0E [OGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.9 IN GEN DEPTH 16.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NOT POSSIBLE TO SWEEP DUE TO FISHING FLOATS. (NP 1016, HI 647). NCA. SEP 2019/000022679 27.6.19 EXAM'D 3.5.19; IN 5113.183N, 0127.753E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.58MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16.1MTRS, LENGTH 40.75MTRS, WIDTH 13.55MTRS, HT 5.46MTRS, ORIENTATION 086 DEGS. WK LIGHTLY DEGRADED. LYING UPRIGHT WITH SLIGHT TILT WHERE IT HAS SUNK IN THE BOTTOM ON ONE SIDE. SMALL STRAIGHT PROTRUCTIONS ON RIGHT SIDE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1585). AMEND DW 11.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION OFF DEAL. (WW2 LOSSES OF RN SHIPS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 13.183 N,1 27.753 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS TRANQUIL wreck located?

The HMS TRANQUIL wreck is located at coordinates 51 13.183 N,1 27.753 E.

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

The HMS TRANQUIL lies at a depth of about 11.58 meters and is located at coordinates 51 13.183 N,1 27.753 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TRANQUIL?

The seabed around the HMS TRANQUIL lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the HMS TRANQUIL sink?

The HMS TRANQUIL sank on Jun 16, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS TRANQUIL discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TRANQUIL was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS TRANQUIL belong to?

The HMS TRANQUIL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TRANQUIL?

The HMS TRANQUIL had a tonnage of 294 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TRANQUIL?

The HMS TRANQUIL is classified as a trawler.

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