Hms P26 (Fore Section) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Hms p26 (fore section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 31.695 N,0 1.63 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.528250
- Longitude: -0.027167
|
| Wreck Depth |
11.3 m
|
| Water Depth |
16 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS P26 (FORE SECTION) |
|
Type
|
patrol boat
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
74.4 m |
| Width |
7.3 m |
| Sonar Length |
20 |
| Orientation |
125 |
| 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 SANK IN TWO HALVES IN POSNS: [A] 291DEGS, 3.75M; [B] 276DEGS, 2.3M FROM CAP DE LA HEVE LT. (FR NM). CHART AS DW IN 493210N, 000116W & 493103N, 000035E. - FNM 590/17. H3202/21 26.5.21 H3202/21 26.5.21 DW DELETED IN 493103N, 000035E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1788/21. H2962/22 18.5.22 H2962/22 18.5.22 WK 8.5MTRS [4FMS 4FT] IN 493210N, 000115W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SQ.DATE. H4325/22 12.7.22 H4325/22 12.7.22 CONSIDERED NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (FR NM 22 851 26). NCA. 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. H3060/87 17.8.87 H3060/87 17.8.87 WK 11.3MTRS [6FMS] IN 493145N, 000133W. (FR NM 87 24 23). - NM 2717/87. 28.11.89 28.11.89 SHOWN AS WK 11.3MTRS IN 493145N, 000133W ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]; POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. GEN DEPTH 16MTRS, 'HMS P26' FORE SECTION. LENGTH 20MTRS [65FT]. ORIENTATION 125/305DEGS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590055). NCA. [FA NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH CHARTS]. [FOR AFT SECTION SEE WK 24010]. 15.5.07 15.5.07 LIES IN 4931.745N, 0001.550W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). 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 31.695 N,0 1.63 W
Hms P26 (Fore Section) on Wreck Map
Hms P26 (Fore Section) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HMS P26 (FORE SECTION) wreck located?
The HMS P26 (FORE SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 49 31.695 N,0 1.63 W.
How deep is the HMS P26 (FORE SECTION) and where exactly is it located?
The HMS P26 (FORE SECTION) lies at a depth of about 11.3 meters and is located at coordinates 49 31.695 N,0 1.63 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS P26 (FORE SECTION)?
The seabed around the HMS P26 (FORE SECTION) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.
When did the HMS P26 (FORE SECTION) sink?
The HMS P26 (FORE SECTION) sank on Apr 10, 1917.
When was the wreck of the HMS P26 (FORE SECTION) discovered?
The wreck of the HMS P26 (FORE SECTION) was discovered in 1917.
What country did the HMS P26 (FORE SECTION) belong to?
The HMS P26 (FORE SECTION) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS P26 (FORE SECTION)?
The HMS P26 (FORE SECTION) had a tonnage of 613 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS P26 (FORE SECTION)?
The HMS P26 (FORE SECTION) is classified as a patrol boat.
General Comments
See Also: 24010