Scimitar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Scimitar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 10.055 N,1 50.841 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.167583
  • Longitude: 1.847350
Wreck Depth 26.15 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCIMITAR
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 26.8
Sonar Width 12.7
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 167
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1916
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 017.1,,000.7,047.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H8203/19 CONFIRMS LOSS AND OTHER RELEVANT DETAILS. H4282/26 14.10.26 INS AS DW (1916)(PA). H0650/40 22.3.43 AMEND TO NDWPA. - NM 586/43. H3273/61 10.9.62 UNKNOWN WK LOCATED IN POSN 521002N, 015100E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 86FT IN 110FT. (HMS SCOTT 1962). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 17.3.70 AMEND TO WK 14FMS. NE 1543. H4629/71 27.1.72 FOUND IN TWO PARTS AND IDENTIFIED AS TRAWLER SCIMITAR. NAME SCIMITAR FOUND ON PROPELLOR. E/S DEPTH 79FT. STANDING UPRIGHT & IN TWO SECTIONS. BOW S. CONSIDERABLE DISTURBANCE ON SURFACE. (E GILES, UNDERMARINE OPS). 31.7.74 AMEND TO WK 26MTRS. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 9.1.95 EXAM'D 12.8.94 IN 521001.41N, 015057.14E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 24.8, FOUL 25.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.9 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 175/355 DEGS. PROBABLY BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 685/95. SEP 2017/000091759 5.9.17 EXAM'D 30.01.17; IN 5210.055N, 0150.841E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS, LENGTH 26.8MTRS, WIDTH 12.7MTRS, HEIGHT 5.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 167/347 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 17.09MTRS, 0.7MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 047DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT WITH POSSIBLE NETS AND FLOATS WITHIN THE AREA. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2017

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 10.055 N,1 50.841 E
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FAQ

Where is the SCIMITAR wreck located?

The SCIMITAR wreck is located at coordinates 52 10.055 N,1 50.841 E.

How deep is the SCIMITAR and where exactly is it located?

The SCIMITAR lies at a depth of about 26.15 meters and is located at coordinates 52 10.055 N,1 50.841 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SCIMITAR?

The seabed around the SCIMITAR lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the SCIMITAR sink?

The SCIMITAR sank on Feb 13, 1916.

When was the wreck of the SCIMITAR discovered?

The wreck of the SCIMITAR was discovered in 1916.

What country did the SCIMITAR belong to?

The SCIMITAR belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SCIMITAR?

The SCIMITAR is classified as a trawler.

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