Hms Fratton Wreck

Field Value
Hms fratton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 23.694 N,0 34.914 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.394900
  • Longitude: -0.581900
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS FRATTON
Type transport vessel
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 757
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2022

Surveying Details

H03323/44 19.8.44 H03323/44 19.8.44 SUNK IN 492348N, 003457W. SHOWS AT LW. (NOIC ARROW, 18.8.44) H03323/44 7.2.45 H03323/44 7.2.45 DISPERSED BY HMS BURKE. BAR SWEPT CLEAR AT 24FT. (DIR OF WK DISPERSAL). CHART AS WK 4FMS IN 492348N, 003457W. - NM 372/45. H02730/44 25.8.52 H02730/44 25.8.52 WK 5.25FMS [10MTRS] IN 492344N, 003500W. (FR NM 41/10/51). - NM 2144/51. H716/60 13.7.61 H716/60 13.7.61 NOW CHARTED AS WK 5FMS 3FT IN 492342N, 003456W ON NC 2613. 15.6.82 15.6.82 SHOWN AS OBSTN 10MTRS ON FR 6927 [1981 EDN]. NC 2656. 10.7.90 10.7.90 SHOWN AS OBSTN 10MTRS IN 492346N, 003450W ON FR 6927 [1985 EDN]. OBSTN IN 492345N, 003449.8W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. DESCRIBED AS CEMENT CAISSON. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590156). RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH IN 492345N, 003450W [EUR]. NC 2613. 28.12.12 28.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4923.694N, 0034.914W.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925. HIRED AS BARRAGE BALOON VESSEL 8.1940. ACCOMMODATION SHIP 4.1944. SUNK BY TORPEDO WHILE AT ANCHOR. (SRN & NOIC ARROW). SUNK BY UNDERWATER EXPLOSION. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS FRATTON wreck located?

The HMS FRATTON wreck is located at coordinates 49 23.694 N,0 34.914 W.

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

The HMS FRATTON lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 49 23.694 N,0 34.914 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS FRATTON?

The seabed around the HMS FRATTON lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the HMS FRATTON sink?

The HMS FRATTON sank on Aug 18, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS FRATTON discovered?

The wreck of the HMS FRATTON was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS FRATTON belong to?

The HMS FRATTON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS FRATTON?

The HMS FRATTON had a tonnage of 757 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS FRATTON?

The HMS FRATTON is classified as a transport vessel.

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