Hms Drake Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hms drake Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
46 37.3 N,53 36 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.621667
  • Longitude: -53.600000
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DRAKE
Type sloop
Flag GB
Tonnage 235
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1822
Original Detection Year 1822
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H1310/23/87 H1310/23/87 15/7/87 REQUEST FOR DETAILS ON THIS WRECK FROM GEOMARINE ASSOTIATES LTD, NOVA SCOTIA, FORWARDED TO NAVAL HISTORICAL LIBRARY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1808 BY BAILEY, IPSWICH. WRECKED OFF EASTERN HEAD, ST SHOTTS HARBOUR, NEWFOUNDLAND.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 46 37.3 N,53 36 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS DRAKE wreck located?

The HMS DRAKE wreck is located at coordinates 46 37.3 N,53 36 W.

When did the HMS DRAKE sink?

The HMS DRAKE sank on Jun 22, 1822.

When was the wreck of the HMS DRAKE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DRAKE was discovered in 1822.

What country did the HMS DRAKE belong to?

The HMS DRAKE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DRAKE?

The HMS DRAKE had a tonnage of 235 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DRAKE?

The HMS DRAKE is classified as a sloop.