Hms William Stephen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms william stephen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 1.198 N,1 39.761 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.019967
  • Longitude: 1.662683
Wreck Depth 26.51 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 69.87
Sonar Width 28.28
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 113
Tonnage 235
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1943
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 004.2,023.6,000.5,231
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03437/44 18.5.44 SUNK IN 530108N, 013959E. (ADMIRALTY). INS AS NDW. - NM 1046/44. 11.5.72 AMEND TO USC 20MTRS. NC 106. HH090/524/01 6.1.92 EXAM'D 8.7.91 IN 530111N, 013951.3E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 26.4, FOUL AT 26.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.2 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 298/118 DEG WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AT END OF SCOUR SOME 25MTRS TO S OF WK. APPARENTLY REMAINS IN GENERALLY GOOD CONDITION. (LAND & MARINE, HI 525). AMEND TO SW 26.5MTRS. - NM 387/92. 1.8.06 DIVED 22.7.06 IN LISTED POSN. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. WK IS COMPLETELY INVERTED. MOSTLY INTACT WITH A BREAK ACROSS THE KEEL MIDSHIPS. HAS BOTH ANCHOR AND PROPELLOR INTACT. (G BUXTON). NCA. SEP 2020/000100123 13.5.20 EXAM'D 19.02.19; IN 5301.198N, 0139.761E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.51MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS, LENGTH 69.87MTRS, WIDTH 28.28MTRS, HEIGHT 5.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 113/293 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 4.2MTRS, WIDTH 23.6MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 231 DEGS. WRECK IN THREE PARTS, HULL INVERTED AND BROKEN IN TWO. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DW 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 14, 2020

Circumstances of loss

HIRED AS ARMED PATROL TRAWLER FROM 11.1939. CONVERTED TO MINESWEEPER 7.1940. SUNK BY E-BOAT OFF CROMER. (SRN).

General Comments

INVERTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 1.198 N,1 39.761 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN wreck located?

The HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 1.198 N,1 39.761 E.

How deep is the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN and where exactly is it located?

The HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN lies at a depth of about 26.51 meters and is located at coordinates 53 1.198 N,1 39.761 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN?

The seabed around the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN sink?

The HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN sank on Oct 25, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN belong to?

The HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN?

The HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN had a tonnage of 235 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN?

The HMS WILLIAM STEPHEN is classified as a trawler.

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