Hms Campina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Hms campina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 19.837 N,4 37.007 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.330617
  • Longitude: -4.616783
Wreck Depth 12.08 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CAMPINA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 43.3 m
Width 7 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 40.8
Sonar Width 14.1
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 105
Tonnage 289
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 22, 1940
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0697/40 31.7.40 H0697/40 31.7.40 POSN 088DEG, 1C FROM OUTER BREAKWATER LT, HOLYHEAD HR, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY 083DEGS, 100YDS FROM WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - PFNM 1895/40, PFNM 2015/40, TNM 2016/40. H0697/40 24.9.40 H0697/40 24.9.40 DW IN 531900N, 043637W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2278/40 & TFNM 2279/40. H0697/40 6.12.40 H0697/40 6.12.40 BUOY NOW 060DEGS, 100YDS FROM WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - TFNM 2827/40 & FNM 2487/41. H0697/40 27.7.42 H0697/40 27.7.42 NOW WK 43FT IN 531948.7N, 043657W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1598/42. H0697/40 15.8.42 H0697/40 15.8.42 BUOY REMOVED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1765/42. H1581/57 24.6.57 H1581/57 24.6.57 LOCATED, NOT SWEPT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42FT. (HMS COOK 1956). NC 2011. H4279/61 9.8.68 H4279/61 9.8.68 EXAM'D 25.4.68 IN 531949N, 043657W USING RANGE AND BEARING. SWEPT CLEAR AT 42FT, FOUL AT 43FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 42FTIN GEN DEPTH 52FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED OF GRAVEL. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 25.4.68). BR STD. 5.10.71 5.10.71 BLOWN UP & NOT WORTH DIVING ON. (RAF SUB AQUA NEWSLETTER). H1285/75/278 5.8.75 H1285/75/278 5.8.75 WK STANDS SOME 4-5FT IN PLACES AND IS OVERGROWN WITH KELP. LIVE SHELLS REPD TO BE LYING IN THE VICINITY OF 531948N, 043658W. (A NEWTON, LETTER DTD 9.7.75). H1310/82/27 21.9.83 H1310/82/27 21.9.83 CONSIDERABLE STEEL WKGE, STANDING 4MTRS HIGH, IN 531950N, 043654W. (R S BUFTON, 8.9.83). NCA. 25.8.05 25.8.05 EUT POSN: 5319.835N, 0437.012W. NE 2011. RSDRA2023000081526 9.5.23 EXAM�D BY BDC 14.7.22 IN 5319.835N, 0437.004W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.26MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. LENGTH 21.60MTRS, WIDTH 7.20MTRS, HT 3.34MTRS. ORIENTATION 109/289 DEGS. NFS. (SHORELINE SURVEYS SURVEY DTD 2022). AMEND DW 12.26MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2024000273831 11.10.24 EXAM'D 11.10.24; IN 5319.837N, 0437.007W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.08MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15.8MTRS. LENGTH 40.8MTRS, WIDTH 14.1MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS. ORIENT 105 DEGS. NFS. (STENA LINE PORTS LIMITED DTD 2024). AMEND DW 12.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2024

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1913WITH 3 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT, 1 BOILER. HIRED AS AUXILLARY PATROL VESSEL IN SEP '39, & PURCHASED JUN '40. MINED. 11 OF 25 CREW LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

CONSIDERABLE STEEL WRECKAGE, OVERGROWN WITH KELP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 19.837 N,4 37.007 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS CAMPINA wreck located?

The HMS CAMPINA wreck is located at coordinates 53 19.837 N,4 37.007 W.

How deep is the HMS CAMPINA and where exactly is it located?

The HMS CAMPINA lies at a depth of about 12.08 meters and is located at coordinates 53 19.837 N,4 37.007 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CAMPINA?

The seabed around the HMS CAMPINA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the HMS CAMPINA sink?

The HMS CAMPINA sank on Jul 22, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS CAMPINA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CAMPINA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS CAMPINA belong to?

The HMS CAMPINA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CAMPINA?

The HMS CAMPINA had a tonnage of 289 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CAMPINA?

The HMS CAMPINA is classified as a trawler.

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