Stanmount Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Stanmount Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 39.793 N,2 1.456 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.663217
  • Longitude: 2.024267
Wreck Depth 17.2 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STANMOUNT
Type tanker
Flag GB
Sonar Length 130
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 153
Tonnage 4468
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1941
Scour Dimensions 100.0,,005.0,000
Debris Field POSSIBLE ITEMS AT N END
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details H04434/21 2.1.42 MINED. LYING ON HER SIDE IN 14.5FMS. NOT DANGEROUS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 42FT BELOW MLWS. (FOIC GREAT YARMOUTH, 2.1.42). INS AS NDW. - NM 412/42 1.6.60 AMEND TO DW. BR STD. H04434/41 10.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR 44FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46FT IN 78FT. SCOUR 108FT. (HMS SCOTT, 25.5.61). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 2FT. BR STD. H3730/69 30.5.69 EXAM'D IN 523950N, 020123E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52FT IN GEN DEPTH 79FT. SCOUR DEPTH 101FT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 4FT. BR STD. H2233/71 25.1.71 EXAM'D IN 523945N, 020131E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 15.1, FOUL 15.2MTRS. (HMS ECHO, 2.6.70). AMEND TO SW 8FMS 1FT. BR STD. H4629/71 20.1.72 UNDERSTOOD TO BE UPRIGHT WITH LITTLE DAMAGE TO HULL. (E GILES, 9.1.72). 5.4.72 AMEND TO SW 15.1MTRS. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 24.10.94 EXAM'D 5.7.94 IN 523945.5N, 020134.3E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 15.3, FOUL 15.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.2 IN GEN DEPTH 25.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 7-11MTRS. DCS3 HT 11.3MTRS. LENGTH 118MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS. SEEMS TO HAVE BROKEN AMIDSHIPS. DEEP SCOURING. POSSIBLY OVERTURNED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). SEP 2014/000101130 20.1.15 IN 5239.793N, 0201.456E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.20 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. SCOUR 5MTRS DEEP, EXTENDS 100MTRS NORTHWARDS. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 153/333. WK BROKEN IN TWO PARTS, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1428, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND WK DEPTH 17.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2015

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

IN TWO EQUAL PARTS, LESSER SCOUR EXTENDS S

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 39.793 N,2 1.456 E
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FAQ

Where is the STANMOUNT wreck located?

The STANMOUNT wreck is located at coordinates 52 39.793 N,2 1.456 E.

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

The STANMOUNT lies at a depth of about 17.2 meters and is located at coordinates 52 39.793 N,2 1.456 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STANMOUNT?

The seabed around the STANMOUNT lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the STANMOUNT sink?

The STANMOUNT sank on Dec 24, 1941.

When was the wreck of the STANMOUNT discovered?

The wreck of the STANMOUNT was discovered in 1941.

What country did the STANMOUNT belong to?

The STANMOUNT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the STANMOUNT?

The STANMOUNT had a tonnage of 4468 tons.

What type of wreck is the STANMOUNT?

The STANMOUNT is classified as a tanker.

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