Hms Prince Phillipe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms prince phillipe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 3.618 N,5 20.682 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.060300
  • Longitude: -5.344700
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS PRINCE PHILLIPE
Type motor vessel
Flag BE
Length 99.7 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2938
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 15, 1941
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source fishing vessel
Surveying Details H5982/82 8.11.82 WK IN 550337N, 052037W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS, A-PLOT 7, 1982). NCA. 1972. NOT LOCATED. (HMS FOX, 1972 SURVEY). NCA. HH100/351/13 24.11.97 PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE BONVILSTON BUT IS ALMOST CERTAINLY THE PRINCE PHILLIP. (P C MILLER, FAX DTD 16.11.97). AFTER REVIEW OF DATA, INS AS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2021/000322449 21.12.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021) (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1718). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 2021

Circumstances of loss

24.7.1940 BUILT IN 1939 IN BELGIUM BY SOC ANON JOHN COCKERIL, HOBOKEN. 24 CYLINDER, 2 STROKE OIL ENGINE OF 2189 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED AS AIR TARGET ON 24.7.1940. LANDING SHIP IN 1941, ARMED WITH 2 X 12PDR & 6 X 20MM GUNS. SUNK IN COLLISON WITH 'EMPIRE WAVE' OFF THE W COAST OF SCOTLAND. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS PRINCE PHILLIPE wreck located?

The HMS PRINCE PHILLIPE wreck is located at coordinates 55 3.618 N,5 20.682 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS PRINCE PHILLIPE?

The seabed around the HMS PRINCE PHILLIPE lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the HMS PRINCE PHILLIPE sink?

The HMS PRINCE PHILLIPE sank on Jul 15, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS PRINCE PHILLIPE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS PRINCE PHILLIPE was discovered in 1982.

What country did the HMS PRINCE PHILLIPE belong to?

The HMS PRINCE PHILLIPE belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the HMS PRINCE PHILLIPE?

The HMS PRINCE PHILLIPE had a tonnage of 2938 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS PRINCE PHILLIPE?

The HMS PRINCE PHILLIPE is classified as a motor vessel.

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