Hms Algerine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms algerine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 51.43 N,5 7.94 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.857167
  • Longitude: 5.132333
Water Depth 1100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HMS ALGERINE
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Length 71.6 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 950
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H0656/43 17.2.43 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 365130N, 050800E APPROX. (NAVAL COMMANDER EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, C/O [?]PO. LONDON DTD 18.1.43). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART. 7.3.96 VARIOUS SOURCES QUOTE FOLLOWING POSNS: 364700N, 051100E; 364500N, 051100E. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, WW2SL). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN DECEMBER 1942 BY HARLAND & WOLFF. WHILST ENGAGED IN THE NORTH AFRICAN LANDING OPERATIONS, WAS TORPEDOED BY ITALIAN SUBMARINE 'ASCIANGHI' OFF BOUGIE, ALGERIA. (DODS CLAIM VESSEL SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE). (DODS, WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ALGERINE wreck located?

The HMS ALGERINE wreck is located at coordinates 36 51.43 N,5 7.94 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ALGERINE?

The seabed around the HMS ALGERINE lies at approximately 1100 meters deep.

When did the HMS ALGERINE sink?

The HMS ALGERINE sank on Nov 15, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS ALGERINE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ALGERINE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS ALGERINE belong to?

The HMS ALGERINE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ALGERINE?

The HMS ALGERINE had a tonnage of 950 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ALGERINE?

The HMS ALGERINE is classified as a minesweeper.

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