Hms Charde Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms charde Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 49.034 N,1 7.087 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.817233
  • Longitude: -1.118117
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CHARDE
Type drifter
Flag GB
Tonnage 99
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1940
Bottom Texture Clay
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 1999

Surveying Details

H2140/40 17.12.59 WK OF TRAWLER SUNK AT ENTRANCE TO PORTCHESTER LAKE. BOW 002DEGS, 600FT, STERN 357DEGS, 685FT FROM PILE [CASK TOPMARK]. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 21.7.40). NCA. POSN 504900N, 010700W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H1958/79 6.2.81 H1958/79 6.2.81 NOT FOUND. (SCESU, HI 80B/80). AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AFTER COLLISION.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS CHARDE wreck located?

The HMS CHARDE wreck is located at coordinates 50 49.034 N,1 7.087 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CHARDE?

The seabed around the HMS CHARDE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HMS CHARDE sink?

The HMS CHARDE sank on Jun 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS CHARDE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CHARDE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS CHARDE belong to?

The HMS CHARDE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CHARDE?

The HMS CHARDE had a tonnage of 99 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CHARDE?

The HMS CHARDE is classified as a drifter.

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