Hms Courageous Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms courageous Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10 N,14 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.166667
  • Longitude: -14.833333
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS COURAGEOUS
Type aircraft carrier
Flag GB
Length 239.6 m
Width 27.4 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 22500
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1967
Original Source other
Surveying Details H034/39 SINKING POSN: 501100N, 144600W. (N.I.D.). NCA. H3126/56 8.5.56 SINKING POSN 501000N, 145000W. (HISTORICAL SECTION). 29.6.67 SINKING POSN 501000N, 145000W IN WESTERN APPS. NAVAL STAFF HIST. B.R.1736(48)(1) VOL. HOME WATERS & ATLANTIC. (TELECON WITH NAVAL LIBRARY 29.6.67). 6.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 501000N, 144500W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). POSN PLOTS IN OVER 4000MTRS. POSN TOO VAGUE AND TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Jan 14, 2002

Circumstances of loss

CONVERTED BATTLE CRUISER, BUILT 1918 WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (DODS) TORPEDOED BY U-BOAT W OF IRELAND. (WW2SL) FIRST AIRCRAFT CARRIER TO BE SUNK DURING WW2, & SECOND ROYAL NAVY LOSS OF WW2. (WARSHIPS OF WW2, PAGE 59, PHOTO) SUNK BY U-29. (SHIPS OF ROYAL NAVY, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & BOOK `GOLDEN HORSESHOE')

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FAQ

Where is the HMS COURAGEOUS wreck located?

The HMS COURAGEOUS wreck is located at coordinates 50 10 N,14 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS COURAGEOUS?

The seabed around the HMS COURAGEOUS lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the HMS COURAGEOUS sink?

The HMS COURAGEOUS sank on Sep 17, 1939.

When was the wreck of the HMS COURAGEOUS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS COURAGEOUS was discovered in 1939.

What country did the HMS COURAGEOUS belong to?

The HMS COURAGEOUS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS COURAGEOUS?

The HMS COURAGEOUS had a tonnage of 22500 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS COURAGEOUS?

The HMS COURAGEOUS is classified as a aircraft carrier.

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