Hmsm C 11 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hmsm c 11 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 59.449 N,1 34.603 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.990817
  • Longitude: 1.576717
Wreck Depth 21.2 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMSM C 11
Type submarine
Flag GB
Length 43.6 m
Width 4.3 m
Sonar Length 37
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 1.5
Orientation 130
Tonnage 320
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1909
Bottom Texture 4/17
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1952/80 27.1.83 EXAM'D 24.6.81 IN 525926N, 013443E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.2 IN GEN DEPTHS 20 TO 25MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. LIES IN AREA OF SANDWAVES, CRESTS OF WHICH ARE SHOALER THAN THE WK. LENGTH 25MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS, LYING 130/310 DEGS. (SOISS, HI 22). BR STD. 30.8.90 IDENTIFIED AS WK OF SMALL BRITISH SUBMARINE LYING HALF BURIED WITHIN SANDBANK. SMALL CONNING TOWER. FOUR STABLISERS AT STERN AND SINGLE FOUR-BLADED PROPELLER. LARGE DENT ABOUT 10FT FORWARD OF STERN. STANDS ABOUT 4.5MTRS ABOVE SEABED WITH ABOUT 60 TO 80FT EXPOSED IN GEN DEPTH ABOUT 85FT. APPEARS TO BE INTACT. TELEGRAPH AND RECOVERED SWITCHBOARD INDICATES THAT IT IS BRITISH. (MSSRS WATSON & HICKINBOTTOM, TELECON). HH100/351/04 27.3.91 LIES ON ITS SIDE IN APPROX 27MTRS OF WATER. CONNING TOWER IS DETACHED BUT OTHERWISE WK IS INTACT WITH BOW BURIED IN A SANDBANK. LARGE SANDWAVES IN AREA MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. (R W HICKINBOTTOM, 4.2.91). HH090/524/01 15.1.92 EXAM'D IN 525925.4N, 013443E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 20.3, FOUL AT 20.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.8 IN GEN DEPTH 23.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 0.5MTR, LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 125/305 DEG. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). BR STD. HH090/604/01 15.11.93 EXAM'D 29.6.93 IN 525925N, 013443.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.6 IN GEN DEPTH 19 TO 27MTRS. DCS3 HT 0.5MTR, LENGTH 30MTRS, BREADTH 3MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEG BURIED IN SIDE OF SANDWAVE. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD, HI 604). NCA. SEP 2015/000041896 26.5.15 EXAM'D 19.10.14 IN 5259.449N, 0134.603E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.28MTRS. LENGTH 37MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, ON ITS SIDE IN SANDWAVE AREA OF GREATER HEIGHT. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1427). AMEND DW 21.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 26, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY THE VICKERS SHIPBUILDING CO, BARROW-IN-FURNESS. PETROL ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS EDDYSTONE.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE IN SANDWAVES AREA OF GREATER HEIGHT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 59.449 N,1 34.603 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMSM C 11 wreck located?

The HMSM C 11 wreck is located at coordinates 52 59.449 N,1 34.603 E.

How deep is the HMSM C 11 and where exactly is it located?

The HMSM C 11 lies at a depth of about 21.2 meters and is located at coordinates 52 59.449 N,1 34.603 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMSM C 11?

The seabed around the HMSM C 11 lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the HMSM C 11 sink?

The HMSM C 11 sank on Jul 14, 1909.

When was the wreck of the HMSM C 11 discovered?

The wreck of the HMSM C 11 was discovered in 1983.

What country did the HMSM C 11 belong to?

The HMSM C 11 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMSM C 11?

The HMSM C 11 had a tonnage of 320 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMSM C 11?

The HMSM C 11 is classified as a submarine.

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