Hms Waterfly Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms waterfly Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 49.599 N,0 53.852 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.826650
  • Longitude: 0.897533
Wreck Depth 24.04 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WATERFLY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 43
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 387
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1942
Bottom Texture 7,17,4
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H067/42 1.11.42 SUNK IN APPROX 504930N, 005400E. NOT DANGEROUS. (V A DOVER). NCA. H4959/73 9.4.75 WK EXAM'D 22.5.74 IN 504938N, 005406E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 LENGTH 100FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). CHART AS WK 28MTRS (15FMS). NE 536. H4121/76 28.7.76 SWEPT CLEAR AT 24.9MTRS. (SOISS, SIGNAL DTD 14.6.76). AMEND TO SW 24.9MTRS (13FMS 3FT). - NM 1548/76. H4121/76 4.8.76 EXAM'D 11.6.76. SWEPT CLEAR AT 24.9, FOUL AT 25.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.3 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. SCOUR 35MTRS. LIES 130/310DEGS. DCS3 LENGTH 104FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). NCA. 26.3.93 NOW CHARTED AS SW 24.5MTRS. NE 536. HH232/720/10 7.1.04 DIVED IN 5049.608N, 0053.865W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH. LIES 050/230 DEGS. LIES ALMOST ON ITS SIDE WITH THE DECK FACING EAST AND THE KEEL FACING WEST. HULL SLUMPED WITH DEBRIS SPILLING OUT OF HULL TO THE EAST. ARMED WITH HIGH ANGLE AA DEFENCE. SPENT MACHINE GUN AMMUNITION CASES SEEN WITH A BROAD ARROW AND DATED 1938. PIECES OF COAL NOTED. BELL MARKED 'WATER?LY' HAS BEEN RECOVERED. CINC REQUESTED. (D BARBER, 18.9.02). RETAIN AS SW 24.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 15.11.13 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. SEP 2015/000083464 12.2.16 EXAM'D 20.6.15; IN 5049.599N, 0053.852E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.04MTRS, GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. LENGTH 43MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225. WK BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-WALPOLE. BUILT IN 1931 OF STEEL. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER IN 9.1939. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT OFF DUNGENESS.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS WATERFLY wreck located?

The HMS WATERFLY wreck is located at coordinates 50 49.599 N,0 53.852 E.

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

The HMS WATERFLY lies at a depth of about 24.04 meters and is located at coordinates 50 49.599 N,0 53.852 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WATERFLY?

The seabed around the HMS WATERFLY lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the HMS WATERFLY sink?

The HMS WATERFLY sank on Sep 17, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS WATERFLY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WATERFLY was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS WATERFLY belong to?

The HMS WATERFLY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WATERFLY?

The HMS WATERFLY had a tonnage of 387 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WATERFLY?

The HMS WATERFLY is classified as a trawler.

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