Hms Campeador 5 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms campeador 5 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.918 N,1 5.071 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.698633
  • Longitude: -1.084517
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CAMPEADOR 5
Type yacht
Flag GB
Tonnage 196
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1955
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2000

Surveying Details

H0521/40 6.9.40 DW IN POSN 306DEGS, 2.39M FROM NAB TOWER. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2200/40 & FNM 2201/40. H595/40 8.10.40 AMEND SYMBOL TO WK 2.5FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2438/40 & FNM 2439/40. H1242/41 2.1.45 INS G CAN LT BUOY GPF1(2)G 10S. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2492/44 H2643/44 28.7.45 RAISED AND BEACHED IN 504153N, 010459W. (ADMIRALTY). H0595/40 7.1.46 AMENDED TO WK 4FMS 4FT. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). - NM 4324/45. H2643/44 28.7.45 AMENDED TO ST. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1915/47. H4522/49 10.3.50 NOW MARKED BY G SPH WK BUOY. (KHM PORTSMOUTH). BR STD. H1179/51 9.8.51 SURVEY INFORMATION. H1056/55 18.10.55 DELETED. (SCES). - NM 1888/55 & FNM 85/55. H1937/80 11.8.82 SALVAGED [?SCRAPPED] IN MID 1950'S. (SCESU, HI 4(D)). AMENDED TO DEAD. [SEE ALSO WK [19081] IN 504121N, 010006W].

Circumstances of loss

HIRED AS ANTI-SUBMARINE YACHT FROM 9.1939. MINED. (SHIPS OF RN).

General Comments

See Also: 19081

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FAQ

Where is the HMS CAMPEADOR 5 wreck located?

The HMS CAMPEADOR 5 wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.918 N,1 5.071 W.

When did the HMS CAMPEADOR 5 sink?

The HMS CAMPEADOR 5 sank on Jun 22, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS CAMPEADOR 5 discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CAMPEADOR 5 was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS CAMPEADOR 5 belong to?

The HMS CAMPEADOR 5 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CAMPEADOR 5?

The HMS CAMPEADOR 5 had a tonnage of 196 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CAMPEADOR 5?

The HMS CAMPEADOR 5 is classified as a yacht.

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