Hms Charybdis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms charybdis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 58.94 N,3 39.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.982333
  • Longitude: -3.651500
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CHARYBDIS
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 147.8 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 5450
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details 10.5.56 REQUEST FROM RISDON BEASLEY FOR POSN, BUT NO PREVIOUS RECORD FOUND. (RN STATEMENT OF LOSSES & HISTORICAL SECTION). 11.6.76 SHOWN AS NDW IN 485900N, 033900W ON FR 5069. BR STD. H1287/76/251 5.8.76 THOUGHT TO HAVE SUNK IN 485900N, 032900W APPROX. CALCULATED FROM THE LOGS OF DESTROYERS ACCOMPANYING HER WHEN SHE WAS SUNK. (LT CDR A J RYAN, 28.7.76). NCA. 21.9.77 WK IN 485900N, 033900W. GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1976). 19.8.87 WK USC PA 46MTRS IN 485900N, 033900W. (FR WK RECORDS 1986, NO.14583001). BR STD. 5.8.88 WK USC PD 46MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987). NC 2668. 11.2.93 SHOWN AS WKS USC PA 46MTRS ON FR 6989 [1992 EDN]. SEE ALSO WK RECORD [25779]. AMEND TO WKS USC PA 46MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2008/000039266 2.5.08 DELETE. (FRENCH NM 17/12/08). - NM 2849/08.
Last Amended Date May 2, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY CAMMELL LAIRD. THREE DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 62,000 SHP FOR 33 KNOTS. TEN 5.25 INCH GUNS. WAS PART OF A CONVOY OF SEVEN ENGAGED IN AN OFFENSIVE SWEEP OFF THE FRENCH COAST BETWEEN USHANT AND THE CHANNEL ISLANDS. RAN INTO A FORCE OF ENEMY TORPEDO BOATS IN POOR VISIBILITY. STRUCK TWICE ON THE PORT SIDE. TURNED OVER AND SANK BY THE STERN. 462 MEN LOST. 107 MEN RECOVERED. (DODS).

General Comments

See Also: 25779

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FAQ

Where is the HMS CHARYBDIS wreck located?

The HMS CHARYBDIS wreck is located at coordinates 48 58.94 N,3 39.09 W.

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

The HMS CHARYBDIS lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 48 58.94 N,3 39.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CHARYBDIS?

The seabed around the HMS CHARYBDIS lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the HMS CHARYBDIS sink?

The HMS CHARYBDIS sank on Oct 23, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS CHARYBDIS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CHARYBDIS was discovered in 1956.

What country did the HMS CHARYBDIS belong to?

The HMS CHARYBDIS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CHARYBDIS?

The HMS CHARYBDIS had a tonnage of 5450 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CHARYBDIS?

The HMS CHARYBDIS is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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