Hms Hurst Castle (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms hurst castle (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 28.3 N,8 15.65 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.471667
  • Longitude: -8.260833
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 81 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS HURST CASTLE (POSSIBLY)
Type corvette
Flag GB
Length 76.8 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1010
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 10, 1977

Surveying Details

H04463/44 H04463/44 POSN 552818N, 081536W. NCA. H04635/44 H04635/44 POSN CONFIRMED AS ACCURATE. (C IN C W APPS APPENDIX 1 TO WAGO 524). H7682/68 3.2.69 H7682/68 3.2.69 SEVERAL STRONG CONTACTS WERE OBTAINED FROM NORTH, SOUTH & NE ON DIFFERENT DAYS FROM 552812N, 081518W. DESPITE THEIR STRENGTH THESE WERE NOT TYPICAL WK ECHOES & PROLONGED ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ANY INDICATION BY E/S WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THIS WAS THE MOST LIKELY WRECK IN THE WHOLE AREA HOWEVER, AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED WK ON THE TRACING. (HMS HECLA, ROS DTD 11.9.68). 8.5.72 8.5.72 INS ON LC 1824B. 11.10.72 11.10.72 AMEND TO USC 35FMS. NE 2723. 16.8.79 16.8.79 AMEND TO USC 64MTRS. NC 2723.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-482 OFF TORY ISLAND.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS HURST CASTLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS HURST CASTLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 28.3 N,8 15.65 W.

How deep is the HMS HURST CASTLE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS HURST CASTLE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 55 28.3 N,8 15.65 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS HURST CASTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS HURST CASTLE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 81 meters deep.

When did the HMS HURST CASTLE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS HURST CASTLE (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 1, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS HURST CASTLE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS HURST CASTLE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS HURST CASTLE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS HURST CASTLE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS HURST CASTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS HURST CASTLE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1010 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS HURST CASTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS HURST CASTLE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a corvette.

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