Hms Holcombe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms holcombe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 20 N,5 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.333333
  • Longitude: 5.833333
Water Depth 2450 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS HOLCOMBE
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 82.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 1025
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2002

Surveying Details

H0656/43 29.1.44 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 372000N, 055000E APPROX. IN ABOUT 850FMS. (FHO, ALGIERS SIGNAL, DTD 21.1.44). NCA. 12.5.78 VESSEL SANK IN 372000N, 055000E APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES, MED.FEB.'52). NCA. 15.3.96 POSN QUOTED IN 372000N, 053000E APPROX. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1941 BY VICKERS ARMSTRONG. WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-593 OFF BOUGIE. TWO OFFICERS AND 80 MEN WERE KILLED. (DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, WARSHIP LOSSES WWII & BVLAS 1939-45). VESSEL, HUNT CLASS [TYPE 3] DESTROYER BUILT BY A.STEPHENS & SONS APRIL 1942, SUNK BY U-593 OFF BOUGIE. (COLLEDGE).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS HOLCOMBE wreck located?

The HMS HOLCOMBE wreck is located at coordinates 37 20 N,5 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS HOLCOMBE?

The seabed around the HMS HOLCOMBE lies at approximately 2450 meters deep.

When did the HMS HOLCOMBE sink?

The HMS HOLCOMBE sank on Dec 12, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS HOLCOMBE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS HOLCOMBE was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMS HOLCOMBE belong to?

The HMS HOLCOMBE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS HOLCOMBE?

The HMS HOLCOMBE had a tonnage of 1025 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS HOLCOMBE?

The HMS HOLCOMBE is classified as a destroyer.

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