Hms Felixstowe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms felixstowe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 9.233 N,9 35.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.153883
  • Longitude: 9.593333
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS FELIXSTOWE
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Length 53 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 672
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2013

Surveying Details

H0656/43 23.1.44 VESSEL REPORTED MINED AND SUNK 093DEGS, 3M FROM CAPE FERRO, OR 410900N, 093700E APPROX. IN ABOUT 42FMS. (FHO, ALGIERS SIGNAL DTD 10.1.44). NCA. H2419/47 15.5.47 WRECK CONTACT 093DEGS, 3M FROM CAPE FERRO, OR [POSN AMENDED] IN 410900N, 093536E. (N-S ASDIC CONTACTS NO.47/581/4/19 DTD 18.3.47). CHART AS NDW IN 410912N, 093536E. BR STD. 30.12.88 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 411000N, 094000E APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES, MED FEB'52). NCA. 29.8.98 NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN 323 [AUG'90 EDN]. FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1940 BY LOBNITZ & CO. AS A 'BANGOR' CLASS MINESWEEPER, WAS MINED 3M E OF CAPO FERRO, SARDINIA. THERE WERE NO CASUALTIES. (DODS, SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY, WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS FELIXSTOWE wreck located?

The HMS FELIXSTOWE wreck is located at coordinates 41 9.233 N,9 35.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS FELIXSTOWE?

The seabed around the HMS FELIXSTOWE lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the HMS FELIXSTOWE sink?

The HMS FELIXSTOWE sank on Dec 18, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS FELIXSTOWE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS FELIXSTOWE was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMS FELIXSTOWE belong to?

The HMS FELIXSTOWE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS FELIXSTOWE?

The HMS FELIXSTOWE had a tonnage of 672 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS FELIXSTOWE?

The HMS FELIXSTOWE is classified as a minesweeper.

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