Hms Wallasea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms wallasea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.486 N,5 28.193 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.941433
  • Longitude: -5.469883
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WALLASEA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 50 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 545
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details H067/44 21.4.60 H067/44 21.4.60 SUNK BY E-BOATS. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, 6.1.44). 20.6.78 20.6.78 WK IN 495627N, 052808W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES). CHART AS USC PA 50MTRS. NE 777. 22.11.00 22.11.00 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN BY DECCA. DELETE PA. BR STD. HH091/059/01 1.4.05 HH091/059/01 1.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2005

Circumstances of loss

6.1.44 SUNK BY E-BOATS. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, 6.1.44). BUILT IN 1943 BY HENRY ROBB LTD., LEITH, WAS ATTACKED AND SUNK BY GERMAN E-BOAT WHILST ESCORTING A CONVOY. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS WALLASEA wreck located?

The HMS WALLASEA wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.486 N,5 28.193 W.

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

The HMS WALLASEA lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.486 N,5 28.193 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WALLASEA?

The seabed around the HMS WALLASEA lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the HMS WALLASEA sink?

The HMS WALLASEA sank on Jan 6, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS WALLASEA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WALLASEA was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS WALLASEA belong to?

The HMS WALLASEA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WALLASEA?

The HMS WALLASEA had a tonnage of 545 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WALLASEA?

The HMS WALLASEA is classified as a trawler.

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