Hmcs Regina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmcs regina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 42.769 N,4 58.423 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.712817
  • Longitude: -4.973717
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMCS REGINA
Type corvette
Flag CA
Length 62.5 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 64
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 70
Tonnage 925
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0020.0,,000.6,340
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Surveying Details 15.12.44 GOOD SONAR CONTACT REPD IN 504300N, 045800W [OGB]. FUEL OIL GIVEN OFF. (AUBD 321/24). SONAR CONTACT IN 504248N, 045818W [OGB]. (AUBD 321/25). H113/45 4.7.45 CONTACT IN 504242N, 045812W [OGB]. GAVE OFF OIL. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 840/2). H7613/52 5.12.52 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 504242N, 045812W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1156. H4698/59 5.6.61 POSN AMENDED TO 504300N, 045800W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 19.4.71 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1156. 14.11.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15FMS [28MTRS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1178. H2979/74 22.9.77 WK REPD IN 504254N, 045822W [OGB] USING DECCA. ALSO FASTENER REPD IN 504244N, 045827W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). CHART AS NDW IN 504254N, 045822W [OGB]. BR STD. HH100/351/08 15.11.93 WK IN 504251N, 045824W [OGB]. DIVED 1990. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. IDENTIFIED BY RECOVERED BELL AS CANADIAN CORVETTE REGINA. ONLY FOR'D SECTION OF VESSEL, NOTHING AFT OF BOILERS. (G J POUND, 27.10.93). AMEND TO USC 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/799/01 26.11.01 EXAM'D 9.9.01 IN 5042.769N, 0458.423W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.4 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. SCOUR 0.6MTRS EXTENDS 20MTRS TOWARDS 340 DEGS. LENGTH 64MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN TWO PARTS, SMALLER IS 30MTRS NE OF THE MAIN PART. DEBRIS LIES BETWEEN. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD. HH100/351/18 31.12.01 SMALLER PART IS THE STERN SECTION. (G J POUND). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2001

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 667 WHILE ESCORTING CONVOY EBC.66. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, SMALLEST 30MTRS TO THE NE, DEBRIS BETWEEN

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FAQ

Where is the HMCS REGINA wreck located?

The HMCS REGINA wreck is located at coordinates 50 42.769 N,4 58.423 W.

How deep is the HMCS REGINA and where exactly is it located?

The HMCS REGINA lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 42.769 N,4 58.423 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMCS REGINA?

The seabed around the HMCS REGINA lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the HMCS REGINA sink?

The HMCS REGINA sank on Aug 8, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMCS REGINA discovered?

The wreck of the HMCS REGINA was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMCS REGINA belong to?

The HMCS REGINA belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the HMCS REGINA?

The HMCS REGINA had a tonnage of 925 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMCS REGINA?

The HMCS REGINA is classified as a corvette.

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