Hms Denbigh Castle (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hms denbigh castle (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		69 15.565 N,33 35.291 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 69.259417
  • Longitude: 33.588183
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DENBIGH CASTLE (POSSIBLY)
Type corvette
Flag GB
Length 76.8 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1010
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1964
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4576/47 23.7.47 ST IN 691524N, 333512E. (LENINGRAD NM 9/363/47) BR STD. H6162/58 12.11.64 DELETE ST IN 691520N, 333509E. (RUSSIAN NM 6504/64) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. 19.11.93 ST IN 691533N, 333610E. REPORTED TO BE HMS DENBIGH CASTLE. (R W LOOKER, LTR 16.11.93) BR STD. 22.1.01 NOT SHOWN ON RUSSIAN CHARTS CORRECT TO 1997. NO DETAILED WATERWORK SHOWN IN INLET, NOT SHOWN ON BA 2966 [FEB '01 EDN]. SEP 2007/000064024 11.10.07 ST SHOWN IN 6915.553N, 3335.510E [PUK] ON RUSSIAN 15005 [APR '06 EDN]. NO DETAILED BATHYMETRY SHOWN ON BA 2966. STS. NCA. [WGD] POSN: 6915.565N, 3335.291E.
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944. WAS ON NORTH RUSSIAN CONVOY DUTY WHEN SHE WAS TORPEDOED BY U 992, TAKEN IN TOW BY HMS BLUEBELL AND BEACHED IN KOLA FJORD, NEAR MURMANSK, 7 HOURS LATER. (DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). REPORTED TO HAVE SLID OFF INTO DEEPER WATER AND SUNK. (WARSHIP LOSSES OF WWII). 12 LIVES LOST. TOW FINALLY COMPLETED BY RUSSIAN TUG. (R W LOOKER).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 69 15.565 N,33 35.291 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS DENBIGH CASTLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS DENBIGH CASTLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 69 15.565 N,33 35.291 E.

When did the HMS DENBIGH CASTLE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS DENBIGH CASTLE (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 13, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HMS DENBIGH CASTLE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DENBIGH CASTLE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HMS DENBIGH CASTLE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS DENBIGH CASTLE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DENBIGH CASTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS DENBIGH CASTLE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1010 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DENBIGH CASTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS DENBIGH CASTLE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a corvette.

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