Hms Havock Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hms havock Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 52.406 N,11 8.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.873433
  • Longitude: 11.137500
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS HAVOCK
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 98.5 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 1335
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 6, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2024

Surveying Details

H02246/42 1.12.43 DW PA IN 365227N 110920E. (C-IN-C MED). - FNM 2567/43. H915/61 21.2.62 ST SHOWN IN 365248N 110842E ON FRENCH 4191. NC 2122. H915/62 30.10.63 ST IN 365215N 110818E. (PARIS NM 63/40/28). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 10.8.71 SHOWN AS ST IN 365227N 110830E [EUR]. NC 2122. 21.4.76 SHOWN AS ST IN 365255N 110812E ON ITALIAN WK CHART 0050. NCA. 4.2.77 SHOWN AS ST IN 365225N 110812E ON FRENCH 4315 [1976 EDN] (DATUM DIFF). 23.6.87 AMENDED TO ST IN 365234N 110824E. NE 3327. [WGD] POSN: 3652.068N, 1108.646E.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY W DENNY & BROS. PASSAGE FOR GIBRALTAR. TOTALLY WRECKED AFTER RUNNING AROUND OFF KELIBIA, TUNISIA. WITH A COMPLEMENT OF 145 & A LARGE NUMBER OF OFFICERS & RATINGS AS PASSENGERS. ONLY ONE RATING LOST, THE REMAINDER WERE TAKEN PRISONER BY THE FRENCH, LATER RELEASED IN 1942. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS HAVOCK wreck located?

The HMS HAVOCK wreck is located at coordinates 36 52.406 N,11 8.25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS HAVOCK?

The seabed around the HMS HAVOCK lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HMS HAVOCK sink?

The HMS HAVOCK sank on Apr 6, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS HAVOCK discovered?

The wreck of the HMS HAVOCK was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS HAVOCK belong to?

The HMS HAVOCK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS HAVOCK?

The HMS HAVOCK had a tonnage of 1335 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS HAVOCK?

The HMS HAVOCK is classified as a destroyer.

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