Holme Force (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Holme force (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.86 N,0 0.482 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.597667
  • Longitude: 0.008033
Wreck Depth 45.91 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 65.8 m
Width 10.4 m
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1216
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1940
Bottom Texture 4,17
Scour Dimensions 060.0,,000.2,135.00
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1697/45 19.4.45 UNKNOWN WK LOCATED IN 503612N, 000036E BY HMS VERNON. EXAM'D BY HMY BRIMARIC. (CSO VERNON, 19.4.45). 13.8.45 REFERRED TO AS A U-BOAT IN MSG C-IN-C PLYMOUTH TO C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH DTD 13.8.45. 22.9.45 LOCATED 8 AUG 1945 IN 503545N, 000136E. WK OF SUBMARINE. LOCATED BY HMS HEADINGHAM CASTLE DURING TRIALS OF EXPERIMENTAL GEAR. LENGTH 240FT, HEIGHT 20FT, DIRN 165/345DEGS. (CAPT A/S ESTABLISMENT FAIRLIE, 22.9.45). 23.7.71 INS AS USC PA 18MTRS. NC 1652. H2979/74 11.5.76 WK IN 503559N, 000039E. POSN BY DECCA. (E GILES, 13.4.76). 6.4.78 AMEND TO USC PA 35MTRS IN 503559N, 000039E. NE 1652. H1965/76 26.11.80 WK EXAM'D 24.4.80 IN 503549N, 000033E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.6 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 72.4MTRS, BEAM 9.7MRS, HT 10.6MTRS. LIES ON ITS SIDE OR UPSIDE DOWN ON HEADING 138/318DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI37A/77). TOO LONG TO BE A SUBMARINE. AMEND TO WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2350/85 17.2.87 EXAM'D 9.8.86 IN 503550N, 000035E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.5MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS. LYING 331/151DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 317B). AMEND TO WK 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/05 26.6.92 LOCATED IN 503543N, 000029E [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). SEP 2015/000083466 4.2.16 EXAM'D 21.09.15 IN 5035.860N, 0000.482E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.91MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 52.91MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, HT 7MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, SCOUR LENGTH 60MTRS, TOWARDS 135, SCOUR DEPTH 0.2MTRS. BROKEN UP WK, PARTIALLY BURIED, LYING ON ITS SIDE, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1477). AMEND NDW 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1930 BY GOOLE S B & R CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY WEST COAST SHIPPING CO., WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN E-BOAT 8M OFF NEWHAVEN WHEN ON PASSAGE TYNE FOR DEVONPORT. 6 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

ON ITS SIDE OR INVERTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 35.86 N,0 0.482 E
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FAQ

Where is the HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.86 N,0 0.482 E.

How deep is the HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 45.91 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.86 N,0 0.482 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 8, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY)?

The HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1216 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY)?

The HOLME FORCE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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