Lord Snowden (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lord snowden (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.258 N,4 58.746 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.070967
  • Longitude: -4.979100
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LORD SNOWDEN (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 42
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 7.85
Orientation 111
Tonnage 444
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 13, 1942
Bottom Texture 4,17
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H113/45 4.7.45 CONTACT IN 500412N, 045830W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). 3.3.45 CONTACT, LENGTH 60FT, HEIGHT 24FT IN REPD POSN. (AUBD 301/96 - ESCORT GROUP 3, 3.3.45). H4239/73 15.8.74 SONAR CONTACT IN 500413N, 045841W [OGB] USING HIFIX. NOTHING FOUND USING E/S DURING CLOSE SEARCH. (HMS HECATE). BR STD. H2979/74 18.2.76 FISHERMENS FASTENER REPD IN 500409N, 045817W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 29.1.76). H1270/75 5.11.79 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 500414N, 045818W [OGB] USING DECCA. (BOWEN WK RECORDS). 5.7.85 WK, STANDING 40FT ABOVE SEABED, LOCATED IN 500424N, 045840W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C. WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). CHART AS WK 48MTRS IN 500418N, 045836W [OGB] [MEAN POSN]. BR STD. 11.10.01 WK IN 5004.221N, 0458.673W [WGD] USING DGPS. LARGE GUN ON STERN AND AMMUNITION SCATTERED AROUND WK. G POUND SAYS THIS IS PROBABLY LORD SNOWDEN. (J ROSEVEARE/D METCALFE TELECON 11.10.01). 9.5.03 LIES IN 5004.210N, 0458.660W [WGD] USING DGPS. LIST HEAVILY TO PORT. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000153233 28.7.14 LOCATED IN 5004.2516N, 0458.7216W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.69MTRS (UNCLEANED DTA). LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT APPROX 6MTRS. SUPERSTRUCTURE LIES APPROX E/W. (MMT, HN DTD 22.7.14 FOR HI 1455). RETAIN WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2014/000153151 23.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 5004.255N, 0458.735W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.15 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 7.85MTRS. LIES 111/291 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (MMT, HI 1455). BOWS ENE, STERN COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2014/000153151_1 5.11.14 POSN: 5004.258N, 0458.746W [WGD]. (BDC, HI 1455). RETAIN WK 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

REQUISITIONED BY ADMIRALTY AS A/SUBMARINE VESSEL. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (WW2SL).

General Comments

BOWS WNW, LISTS TO PORT, STERN COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the LORD SNOWDEN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LORD SNOWDEN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.258 N,4 58.746 W.

How deep is the LORD SNOWDEN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LORD SNOWDEN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 50 4.258 N,4 58.746 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LORD SNOWDEN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LORD SNOWDEN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the LORD SNOWDEN (PROBABLY) sink?

The LORD SNOWDEN (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 13, 1942.

When was the wreck of the LORD SNOWDEN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LORD SNOWDEN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the LORD SNOWDEN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LORD SNOWDEN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LORD SNOWDEN (PROBABLY)?

The LORD SNOWDEN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 444 tons.

What type of wreck is the LORD SNOWDEN (PROBABLY)?

The LORD SNOWDEN (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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