Hms Coventry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms coventry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 4.071 S,59 42.717 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.067850
  • Longitude: -59.711950
Wreck Depth 75.16 m
Water Depth 91 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS COVENTRY
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 14 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 100.98
Sonar Width 17.79
Shadow Height 13.22
Orientation 225
Tonnage 3500
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 25, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2017

Surveying Details

H3740/82 18.8.82 WK HAS BEEN LOCATED N OF PEBBLE ISLAND, V CLOSE TO WHERE IT WAS ATTACKED. (D. TELEGRAPH, DTD 17.8.82). 20.7.83 SUNK IN 510404S, 594228W. (MCM ROUTE SURVEY OFFICER). CHART AS USC 60MTRS. BR STD. H3740/82 1.9.83 POSN 510000S, 593000W. (SNOFI, DTD 24.7.83). NCA. H3740/82 8.11.84 GOOD TYPE 162 SONAR CONTACT IN 510400S, 594136W. (CTU 317.1.5). NCA. SEP 20123/000024971 29.1.13 LOCATED IN 5104.070S, 5942.723W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 77.2 IN GEN DEPTH 91MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 14MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. LIES ON PORT SIDE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HN DTD 28.1.12). AMEND WK 77MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2015/000250076 23.11.17 EXAM�D 11.1.17 IN 5104.071S, 5942.717W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 75.16MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 89MTRS. LENGTH 101.0MTRS, WIDTH 17.8MTRS, HT 13.22MTRS. ORIENTATION 225/45 DEG. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI1520). AMEND TO DW 75.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY CAMMELL LAIRD & CO LTD, BIRKENHEAD. COMMISSIONED IN 1978. 3500 TONS STD DISPLACEMENT, 4000 TONS FULL LOAD. ATTACKED BY ARGENTINE AIRCRAFT WHILE ACTING AS RADAR PICKET N OF WEST FALKLAND. DAMAGED BY BOMBS & EVENTUALLY CAPSIZED & SANK. 20 CREW DIED & 20 INJURED. (MSD & BBC REPORTS).

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE WITH BOWS SW

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FAQ

Where is the HMS COVENTRY wreck located?

The HMS COVENTRY wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.071 S,59 42.717 W.

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

The HMS COVENTRY lies at a depth of about 75.16 meters and is located at coordinates 51 4.071 S,59 42.717 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS COVENTRY?

The seabed around the HMS COVENTRY lies at approximately 91 meters deep.

When did the HMS COVENTRY sink?

The HMS COVENTRY sank on May 25, 1982.

When was the wreck of the HMS COVENTRY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS COVENTRY was discovered in 1982.

What country did the HMS COVENTRY belong to?

The HMS COVENTRY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS COVENTRY?

The HMS COVENTRY had a tonnage of 3500 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS COVENTRY?

The HMS COVENTRY is classified as a destroyer.

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