Hms Berkeley (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms berkeley (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 59.707 N,1 2.428 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.995117
  • Longitude: 1.040467
Wreck Depth 16.8 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BERKELEY (PART OF)
Type frigate
Flag GB
Length 82.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 904
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 19, 1942
Original Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 15.6.07 15.6.07 LIES IN 4959.757N, 0102.508E [EUR]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.8 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 5MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). INS AS WK 16.8MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1939 BY CAMMEL LAIRD. HUNT CLASS TYPE 1. 3-DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 19000SHP FOR 27.5 KNOTS, TWIN SHAFT. FOUR 4 INCH GUNS, EIGHT SMALLER. DURING THE DIEPPE RAID RECEIVED A DIRECT HIT BY A HEAVY BOMB WHICH BROKE HER BACK AND FLOODED THE ENGINE ROOM. 15 RATINGS LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

WK IN THREE PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 59.707 N,1 2.428 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS BERKELEY (PART OF) wreck located?

The HMS BERKELEY (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 49 59.707 N,1 2.428 E.

How deep is the HMS BERKELEY (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS BERKELEY (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 16.8 meters and is located at coordinates 49 59.707 N,1 2.428 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BERKELEY (PART OF)?

The seabed around the HMS BERKELEY (PART OF) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the HMS BERKELEY (PART OF) sink?

The HMS BERKELEY (PART OF) sank on Jul 19, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS BERKELEY (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BERKELEY (PART OF) was discovered in 2007.

What country did the HMS BERKELEY (PART OF) belong to?

The HMS BERKELEY (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BERKELEY (PART OF)?

The HMS BERKELEY (PART OF) had a tonnage of 904 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BERKELEY (PART OF)?

The HMS BERKELEY (PART OF) is classified as a frigate.

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