Hms Hector Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms hector Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 6.687 N,79 50.13 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.111450
  • Longitude: 79.835500
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS HECTOR
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 151.8 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 11198
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 5, 1942
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H365/48 21.1.48 DW IN 070640N, 795000E. (US HO NM 51/6984/47). NCA YET. H365/48 20.7.48 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (COLOMBO PORT COMMISSIONERS). BR STD. 4.7.78 SHOWN AS ST ON USHO 63229. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 1990

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY SCOTTS SB CO. REQUISITIONED FROM A HOLT & CO. WAS SET ON FIRE & SUNK IN COLOMBO HARBOUR WHEN ATTACKED BY JAPANESE AIRCRAFT. (DODS). RAISED & BEACHED 5M N OF COLOMBO, 5C S OF USWETAKEIYAWA CHURCH. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS HECTOR wreck located?

The HMS HECTOR wreck is located at coordinates 7 6.687 N,79 50.13 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS HECTOR?

The seabed around the HMS HECTOR lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the HMS HECTOR sink?

The HMS HECTOR sank on Apr 5, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS HECTOR discovered?

The wreck of the HMS HECTOR was discovered in 1948.

What country did the HMS HECTOR belong to?

The HMS HECTOR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS HECTOR?

The HMS HECTOR had a tonnage of 11198 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS HECTOR?

The HMS HECTOR is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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