Hmsm Tornado Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hmsm tornado Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 4.126 N,3 51.254 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.068767
  • Longitude: 3.854233
Wreck Depth 18.8 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMSM TORNADO
Type submarine
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H6452/56 27.11.56 WK, LEAST DEPTH 15.2MTRS [8FMS 2FT] IN 520408N, 035115E. (HAGUE NM 235/3304/56) - NM 2824/56. H6413/59 14.12.59 SHOWN AS SW 15.2MTRS [8FMS 2FT] ON NETHERLANDS 1202. H4830/74 17.8.78 LEAST DEPTH NOW 18.1MTRS [9FMS 5FT]. (NETHERLANDS NM 2387/78) R/S. H4830/74 17.8.78 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.5MTRS [9FMS 3FT]. (NETHERLANDS NM 3190/78) R/S. HH340/351/01 11.4.91 NOW DEPTH CLEAR AT 20.3MTRS IN 520410N, 035119N WITH SECOND WK CLOSE SW. (NETHERLANDS NM 197/91 [NETHERLANDS WK NO.P18-2001]) - NM 1223/91. HH340/530/02 14.2.95 DEPTH AMENDED TO 19.1MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 91/95 [NETHERLANDS WK P18-2001]) - NM 815/95. HH340/530/03 2.6.95 TWO TORPEDOES DISCOVERED LYING CLOSE TO THE WK OF HMS/M TORNADO. EXPLODED BY DUTCH AUTHORITIES. (BRITISH EMBASSY, THE HAGUE, FAX DTD 19.5.95). HH340/530/03 2.6.95 WK CONFIRMED AS HMS/M TORNADO. POSN 510410N, 035119E. (NETHERLANDS NAVAL STAFF, FAX DTD 19.5.95). 31.8.00 WK 19.1MTRS SHOWN IN 5204.117N, 0341.237E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 122 [INT 1472] [1ST EDN AUG'00, CO-PRODUCTION]. NC 122. 25.7.02 SHOWN AS WKS 18.9MTRS [TO COVER WK CLOSE SW] ON NETHERLANDS 2322 [INT 1415] [2ND EDN MAR'02, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 2322. HH340/530/08 24.12.04 NOW WKS 18.9MTRS IN 5204.11N, 0551.17E [WGD] (SIC). (NETH NM 51/600/04). - NM 704/05. 20.2.09 SHOWN AS WK 18.6MTRS [LAT] IN 5204.142N, 0351.208E [WGD] ON BA 122 [EDN 5 DTD 19.6.08]. 9.1.13 SHOWN AS WK 18.7MTRS [LAT] ON NETH 1630 [EDN 5 DTD 1.11.12].
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2022
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 4.126 N,3 51.254 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMSM TORNADO wreck located?

The HMSM TORNADO wreck is located at coordinates 52 4.126 N,3 51.254 E.

How deep is the HMSM TORNADO and where exactly is it located?

The HMSM TORNADO lies at a depth of about 18.8 meters and is located at coordinates 52 4.126 N,3 51.254 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMSM TORNADO?

The seabed around the HMSM TORNADO lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HMSM TORNADO discovered?

The wreck of the HMSM TORNADO was discovered in 1956.

What country did the HMSM TORNADO belong to?

The HMSM TORNADO belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HMSM TORNADO?

The HMSM TORNADO is classified as a submarine.

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