Hms Capel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms capel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 48.582 N,1 45.589 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.809700
  • Longitude: -1.759817
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CAPEL
Type frigate
Flag GB
Length 88.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 2.7
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1085
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 1944
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2017

Surveying Details

H0121/45 SUNK IN 494842N, 014524W. HEIGHT 78FT. (PORTSMOUTH LIST). 18.5.73 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 40MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1106. H4984/74 6.4.78 SHOW AS NDW PA IN 494842N, 014535E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 78 06 34). NCA. H1271/82 20.1.83 NOW USC 40MTRS. (FRENCH NM 82 52 18). NCA. HH351/352/01 22.3.90 NOW WK 45MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS IN 494842N, 014533W. [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 90 04 41 & FRENCH WK RECORDS). - NM 1090/90. 8.3.95 WK NOW IN 494838.5N, 014530W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1994). BR STD. 21.4.99 POSN 4948.642N, 0145.509W [EUR]. NOTED AS LIMITED DIFFUSION. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED TO RESTRICTED - COMMERCIAL. AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 486. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). AN EX-US DESTROYER 266 SUPPLIED TO UK ON LEND-LEASE. (SHIPS OF WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS CAPEL wreck located?

The HMS CAPEL wreck is located at coordinates 49 48.582 N,1 45.589 W.

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

The HMS CAPEL lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 49 48.582 N,1 45.589 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CAPEL?

The seabed around the HMS CAPEL lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the HMS CAPEL sink?

The HMS CAPEL sank on Dec 26, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS CAPEL discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CAPEL was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HMS CAPEL belong to?

The HMS CAPEL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CAPEL?

The HMS CAPEL had a tonnage of 1085 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CAPEL?

The HMS CAPEL is classified as a frigate.

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