Hms Char Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms char Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 17.284 N,1 29.646 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.288067
  • Longitude: 1.494100
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CHAR
Type tug
Flag GB
Tonnage 149
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H2473/15 SHOWN AS WK 7FMS IN 511715N, 012945E. - FNM 158/15. H3211/17 26.5.17 DISPERSED IN GULL STREAM. (TH LETTER). H998/37 8.10.37 AMENDED TO NDW. H5120/51 14.12.55 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEY OF GULL STREAM. (HMS SCOTT, 1955). DELETED. BR STD. HH090/738/01 21.7.97 NOT LOCATED IN VICINITY OF LISTED POSN. (NP 1016, HI 738). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH090/892/01 3.10.00 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 892). NCA. HH091/028/01 25.6.03 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1028). NCA. HH091/169/01 2.4.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1169). NCA. SEP 2019/000060708 21.3.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1617). NFA. SEP 2021/000308168 25.11.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021) (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1741). NFA. RSDRA2024000267322 31.10.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1866). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

17.11.14 EX-STRANTON. BUILT IN 1899. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED FROM 17.11.14 AS AN ARMED BOARDING OR EXAMINATION VESSEL AND EMPLOYED IN THE DOVER STRAITS. SANK AT NIGHT WITH ALL HANDS FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS EIRVAN OFF THE NORTH GOODWINS IN VERY ROUGH WEATHER. THE BOW OF SS EIRVAN WAS STOVE IN AND BENT FOUR INCHES TO STBD. CREW OF 17 ALL LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS CHAR wreck located?

The HMS CHAR wreck is located at coordinates 51 17.284 N,1 29.646 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CHAR?

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

When did the HMS CHAR sink?

The HMS CHAR sank on Jan 16, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS CHAR discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CHAR was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HMS CHAR belong to?

The HMS CHAR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CHAR?

The HMS CHAR had a tonnage of 149 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CHAR?

The HMS CHAR is classified as a tug.

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