Hms Weigelia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms weigelia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 8.547 N,1 27.114 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.142450
  • Longitude: 1.451900
Wreck Depth 20.73 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WEIGELIA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 38.1 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 36.5
Sonar Width 8.3
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 340
Tonnage 262
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1916
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1919
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1401/16 H1401/16 SANK IN 510830N, 012735E. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 104/16. H6391/19 9.3.20 H6391/19 9.3.20 CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1916). SQ. DATE. 2.10.25 2.10.25 AMENDED TO NDW. NE 1828. H5824/60 1.3.61 H5824/60 1.3.61 FIXED USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65FT. (HMS SCOTT, 31.3.60). NCA YET. H5824/60 17.11.61 H5824/60 17.11.61 LOCATED IN 510829N, 012713E USING HSA [500FT SE OF 1960 POSN]. DRIFT SWEEP, CLEAR AT 59FT, FOUL AT 61FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62 IN GEN DEPTH 82FT. (HMS SCOTT, 26.4.61). AMENDED TO WK 9FMS 5FT IN REVISED POSN. R/S. 4.3.69 4.3.69 NOW CHARTED AS WK 9FMS 3FT [LAT]. NE 1828. 15.6.72 15.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS SW 18.0MTRS. NC 1828. H4453/72 19.4.79 H4453/72 19.4.79 EXAM'D 19.4.78 IN 510832N, 012713E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.8 IN GEN DEPTH 25.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.9MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 75FT, LYING NW/SE. FAIR ALL ROUND SONAR CONTACT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN NEW POSN. HH090/647/01 31.1.96 HH090/647/01 31.1.96 EXAM'D 9.10.95 IN 510831.0N, 012712.6E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.9, FOUL AT 20.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.9 IN GEN DEPTH 25.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 170/350DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (NP 1016, HI 647). AMEND TO SW 19.9MTRS IN 510831N, 012713E [OGB]. BR STD. SEP 2019/000022679 25.6.19 EXAM'D 28.2.19; IN 5108.547N, 0127.114E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.73MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25.2MTRS, LENGTH 36.5MTRS, WIDTH 8.3MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 340 DEGS. PARTIALLY DEGRADED BUT CLEAR WK IN UPRIGHT POSITION. MAST-LIKE FEATURE POINTING OUT (TOWARDS AFT) ON PORT SIDE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1585). AMEND DW 20.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 25, 2019

Circumstances of loss

MINED OFF DOVER WHILST ON ADMIRALTY SERVICE. (LL WW1).

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the HMS WEIGELIA wreck located?

The HMS WEIGELIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 8.547 N,1 27.114 E.

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

The HMS WEIGELIA lies at a depth of about 20.73 meters and is located at coordinates 51 8.547 N,1 27.114 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WEIGELIA?

The seabed around the HMS WEIGELIA lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the HMS WEIGELIA sink?

The HMS WEIGELIA sank on Feb 28, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS WEIGELIA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WEIGELIA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HMS WEIGELIA belong to?

The HMS WEIGELIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WEIGELIA?

The HMS WEIGELIA had a tonnage of 262 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WEIGELIA?

The HMS WEIGELIA is classified as a trawler.

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