Hms Hollyhock Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms hollyhock Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 30 N,81 56 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.500000
  • Longitude: 81.933333
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS HOLLYHOCK
Type corvette
Flag GB
Length 58.8 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1010
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H6141/68 28.4.70 SUNK IN 073000N, 815600E APPROX, IN OVER 30FMS. (NAVAL HISTORICAL BRANCH). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY JAPANESE AIRCRAFT WHILST TRYING TO PICK UP SURVIVORS FROM SINKING RFA ATHELSTANE. (DODS & WW2SL) 54 LIVES LOST, CONSIDERED TO BE A WAR GRAVE. (NAVAL HISTORICAL BRANCH)

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FAQ

Where is the HMS HOLLYHOCK wreck located?

The HMS HOLLYHOCK wreck is located at coordinates 7 30 N,81 56 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS HOLLYHOCK?

The seabed around the HMS HOLLYHOCK lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the HMS HOLLYHOCK sink?

The HMS HOLLYHOCK sank on Apr 9, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS HOLLYHOCK discovered?

The wreck of the HMS HOLLYHOCK was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS HOLLYHOCK belong to?

The HMS HOLLYHOCK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS HOLLYHOCK?

The HMS HOLLYHOCK had a tonnage of 1010 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS HOLLYHOCK?

The HMS HOLLYHOCK is classified as a corvette.

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