Hms Reynard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms reynard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 35.767 N,116 49.133 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.596117
  • Longitude: 116.818883
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS REYNARD
Type sloop
Flag GB
Length 45.1 m
Width 8.2 m
Tonnage 516
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 31, 1851
Original Detection Year 1858
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2006

Surveying Details

WRECK LOCATED IN POSN 097DEGS X 4.5M FROM SOUTH WEST HORN OF PRATAS REEF OR, IN 203500N, 1164930E SHOWN ON SURVEY [D3710]. (MESSRS J RICHARDS & J H KERR OF HMS SARACEN & HMS DOVE ASSISTED BY HMS ACTAEON, APRIL 1858). BA CHART 362. H6410/28 22.8.28 ERASED ST AND LEGEND 'WRECK OF HMS REYNARD'. (CHART BRANCH SECTION). NE 362. 3.11.49 ST AND LEGEND '(REPORTED TO BE 2.1M X 66DEGS FROM CHARTED POSN)' SHOWN IN 203546N, 1164908E ON JAPANESE SECRET CHART 66. NC 362. 18.4.77 ST SHOWN IN 203500N, 1165100E ON CHINESE 0307 [1976]. NCA. 12.7.77 ST SHOWN IN 203633N, 1165113E ON US 94343 [1977]. NCA. H3051/87 11.8.87 ONLY SMALL PARTS OF WRECK LEFT ON REEF. DELETE ST AND ASSOCIATED LEGEND. (LT CDR M CRITCHLEY, LTR DTD 24.7.87). - NM 2593/87.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1848. WRECKED ON THE PRATAS SHOAL TO THE SOUTH OF PRATAS ISLAND DUE TO IRREGULAR CURRENTS. NO LOSS OF LIFE AMONGST THE 100 STRONG CREW. (THE LOST SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY 1793-1900 & SRN).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the HMS REYNARD wreck located?

The HMS REYNARD wreck is located at coordinates 20 35.767 N,116 49.133 E.

When did the HMS REYNARD sink?

The HMS REYNARD sank on May 31, 1851.

When was the wreck of the HMS REYNARD discovered?

The wreck of the HMS REYNARD was discovered in 1858.

What country did the HMS REYNARD belong to?

The HMS REYNARD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS REYNARD?

The HMS REYNARD had a tonnage of 516 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS REYNARD?

The HMS REYNARD is classified as a sloop.

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