Hms Campania (Part Of) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Hms campania (part of) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
56 2.312 N,3 13.502 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 13.2 m |
| Water Depth | 24 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HMS CAMPANIA (PART OF) |
| Type | aircraft carrier |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 189.6 m |
| Width | 19.8 m |
| Tonnage | 18000 |
| Tonnage Type | displacement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 5, 1918 |
| Bottom Texture | Mud |
| Original Detection Year | 1918 |
| Last Detection Year | 2001 |
| Original Source | other |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 27, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
27.11.1914 BUILT IN 1893 BY FAIRFIELD CO LTD, GLASGOW FOR THE CUNARD SS CO. BOUGHT BY ADMIRALTY IN 27.11.1914 AND WORK TO CONVERT INTO AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER COMMENCED, BEING COMPLETED WHEN SHE WAS COMMISSIONED AS HMS CAMPANIA. SANK AFTER DRAGGING ANCHOR IN A SQUALL AND COLLIDING PORT SIDE ACROSS STERN OF HMS ROYAL OAK. THERE WAS A BOILER EXPLOSION BEFORE SHE SANK. HMS GLORIOUS, NEARBY, WAS DAMAGED. ALL CREW SAVED. DISPERSED IN 1947. (NAVAL HIST. SECT & NAVAL LIB., DODS & SIBI). FULL ACCOUNT OF LOSS AND SERIES OF PHOTOS OF SINKING. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE FORTH & TAY, B BAIRD)
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