Hms Racoon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms racoon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 23.8 N,7 18.56 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.396667
  • Longitude: -7.309333
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS RACOON
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 81.1 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 920
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2008

Surveying Details

WRECKED ON W COAST OF IRELAND. (COLLEDGE). HH100/351/06 22.1.93 HH100/351/06 22.1.93 DIVERS REPORT LOCATING WKGE OF DESTROYER IN 552330N, 071830W, APPROX. 12.1.93 THOUGHT TO BE HMS RACOON - POSN AGREES WITH THAT GIVEN BY AN ACCOMPANYING SHIP. THIS SITE IS NOTORIOUSLY TIDAL AND NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CRAFT OR DIVERS. (N SOTHY, 12.1.93). 2.7.96 2.7.96 WK LOCATED. POSN DESCRIBED AS BEING ON THE N FACE OF THE OUTER ROCKS OF GARVAN ROCKS (SIC). LIES IN 15 TO 20.5MTRS. MOSTLY DEBRIS. 4 INCH GUN IN POSN ON PART OF DECK. 2 OF 3 12 POUNDER GUNS LOCATED. (C COUCHMAN, TELECON). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/241/01 17.10.08 HH091/241/01 17.10.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARINE INSTITUTE OF IRELAND, JOINT IRISH BATHYMETRIC SURVEY PROJECT). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY CAMMELL LAIRD. TURBINE ENGINES OF 12,500 IHP. YARROW BOILERS.ONE 4INCH GUN, THREE 12PDR. WRECKED AT NIGHT DURING A SNOWSTORM. CREW OF 91 LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS RACOON wreck located?

The HMS RACOON wreck is located at coordinates 55 23.8 N,7 18.56 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS RACOON?

The seabed around the HMS RACOON lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the HMS RACOON sink?

The HMS RACOON sank on Jan 9, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS RACOON discovered?

The wreck of the HMS RACOON was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS RACOON belong to?

The HMS RACOON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS RACOON?

The HMS RACOON had a tonnage of 920 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS RACOON?

The HMS RACOON is classified as a destroyer.

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