Hms P26 (Aft Section) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Hms p26 (aft section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 31.731 N,0 1.135 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 49.528850
- Longitude: -0.018917
|
| Wreck Depth |
13 m
|
| Water Depth |
16 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) |
|
Type
|
patrol boat
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
74.4 m |
| Width |
7.3 m |
| Sonar Length |
25 |
| Orientation |
165 |
| Tonnage |
613 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 10, 1917
|
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2007 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
May 15, 2007 |
Surveying Details
H5865/17 28.9.17 H5865/17 28.9.17 WK 7.3MTRS [4FMS] IN 493145N, 000115W, REPORTED AS BEING 'AURY'. (FR NM). - FNM 590/17. H3759/24 30.5.24 H3759/24 30.5.24 WK 12.8MTRS [7FMS] IN 493145N, 000109W. (FR NM 21/964 & FR 4937). SQ.DATE. H2537/28 20.8.28 H2537/28 20.8.28 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H659/60 1.9.60 H659/60 1.9.60 SHOWN ON FR 4937. H2606/66 23.8.69 H2606/66 23.8.69 FALLS WITHIN FA CENTRED IN 493100N, 000100W APPROX. (FR NM 69 31 17). - NM 1558/69. 1.10.74 1.10.74 SHOWN AS WK 13MTRS IN 493147N, 000105W ON FR 6603. NC 2146. 28.11.89 28.11.89 SHOWN AS WK 13MTRS IN 493146N, 000103W ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]. WK 13MTRS IN 493147N, 000103.5W. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. AFT SECTION OF 'HMS P26'. LENGTH 25MTRS [82FT]. ORIENTATION 165/345DEGS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590058). NE 2146. [FA NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH CHARTS]. [FOR FORE SECTION SEE WK 24366]. 15.5.07 15.5.07 LIES IN 4931.781N, 0001.055W [EUR]. STERN SECITON OF BRITISH DESTROYER 'AURY'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). 'AURY' NOT RECORDED IN SRN. AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, BUILT 1915 BY TYNE IRON SB CO, SUNK IN TWO HALVES AFTER BEING MINED OFF LE HAVRE. (SHIPS OF ROYAL NAVY VOL 1, & WW1SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 31.731 N,0 1.135 W
Hms P26 (Aft Section) on Wreck Map
Hms P26 (Aft Section) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) wreck located?
The HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 49 31.731 N,0 1.135 W.
How deep is the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) and where exactly is it located?
The HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) lies at a depth of about 13 meters and is located at coordinates 49 31.731 N,0 1.135 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION)?
The seabed around the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.
When did the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) sink?
The HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) sank on Apr 10, 1917.
When was the wreck of the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) discovered?
The wreck of the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) was discovered in 1917.
What country did the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) belong to?
The HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION)?
The HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) had a tonnage of 613 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION)?
The HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) is classified as a patrol boat.
General Comments
STERN SECTION ONLY See Also: 24366