Hms Rawalpindi (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms rawalpindi (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		63 39.5 N,11 19 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 63.658333
  • Longitude: -11.316667
Wreck Depth 278 m
Water Depth 308 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS RAWALPINDI (POSSIBLY)
Type cruiser (military)
Flag GB
Length 173.7 m
Width 21.6 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 16697
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2005

Surveying Details

H5205/69 2.10.69 WRECK LOCATED IN 633930N, 111900W USING DECCA. (H FORD, SKIPPER MFV KINGSON SAPPHIRE). BELIEVED TO BE THAT OF THE RAWALPINDI BECAUSE OF SIZE & LAST KNOWN POSN OF SHIP (634000N, 112900W). REPD TO LIE IN 168 FMS & STAND 16 FMS ABOVE SEABED. (KINGSTON SAPPHIRE, HN). RECORD AS WK 152FMS. TOO DEEP TO CHART. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY HAWTHORN LESLIE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE PENINSULAR & ORIENT STEAM NAVIGATION CO. QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINES FOR 17 KNOTS. EIGHT 6 INCH GUNS. INTERCEPTED AND SUNK BY SCHARHORST AND GNEISENAU (11 INCH GUNS), THE ACTION LASTING 40 MIMUTES. 37 MEN RECOVERED BY GERMAN SHIPS, 265 MEN LOST. WAS THE FIRST REQUISTIONED ARMED MERCHANT CRUISER LOST DURING WW2. (WW2SL & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS RAWALPINDI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS RAWALPINDI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 63 39.5 N,11 19 W.

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

The HMS RAWALPINDI (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 278 meters and is located at coordinates 63 39.5 N,11 19 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS RAWALPINDI (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS RAWALPINDI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 308 meters deep.

When did the HMS RAWALPINDI (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS RAWALPINDI (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 23, 1939.

When was the wreck of the HMS RAWALPINDI (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS RAWALPINDI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the HMS RAWALPINDI (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS RAWALPINDI (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS RAWALPINDI (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS RAWALPINDI (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 16697 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS RAWALPINDI (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS RAWALPINDI (POSSIBLY) is classified as a cruiser (military).

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