Hms Decoy (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hms decoy (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 52.786 N,6 3.056 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.879767
  • Longitude: -6.050933
Water Depth 77 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DECOY (PROBABLY)
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 56.4 m
Width 5.8 m
Tonnage 275
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1904
Original Detection Year 1904
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 29, 1988

Surveying Details

SANK NEAR SCILLY ISLES. (WARSHIPS OF WW1). H2137/54 22.6.54 H2137/54 AND H2058/54 22.6.54 NDW IN 495245N, 060300W. SMALL BOILER AND 6PDR HOTCHKISS QF GUN [MARKED 1893] LIFTED. (RISDON BEAZLEY). NC 2565. H4551/76 8.11.76 H4551/76 8.11.76 WK OF SMALL WARSHIP LOCATED 247DEGS, 10.2M FROM WOLF ROCK IN 495224N, 060300W USING DECCA. STANDS 10FT HIGH. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 17.9.76). 21.4.78 21.4.78 NOW CHARTED AS WK 70MTRS. NC 2565 & NE 1148. H3841/86 29.2.88 H3841/86 29.2.88 POSN EXAMINED. SONAR TRACE GIVES IMPRESSION OF POSSIBLE DEBRIS BUT NOTHING FOUND ON E/S, WHICH SHOWS VERY FLAT SEABED OF GEN DEPTH 77MTRS. (HMS FOX, HI 360). AMEND TO FOUL. G/S.

Circumstances of loss

SANK OFF WOLF ROCK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH HMS ARUN. (COLLEDGE).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 52.786 N,6 3.056 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS DECOY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS DECOY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 52.786 N,6 3.056 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DECOY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS DECOY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 77 meters deep.

When did the HMS DECOY (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS DECOY (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 13, 1904.

When was the wreck of the HMS DECOY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DECOY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1904.

What country did the HMS DECOY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS DECOY (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DECOY (PROBABLY)?

The HMS DECOY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 275 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DECOY (PROBABLY)?

The HMS DECOY (PROBABLY) is classified as a destroyer.

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