Hms Rhododendron Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms rhododendron Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 33.2 N,2 35.783 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.553333
  • Longitude: -2.596383
Wreck Depth 83 m
Water Depth 87 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS RHODODENDRON
Type sloop
Flag GB
Length 79.9 m
Width 10.7 m
Sonar Length 42
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 150
Tonnage 1290
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 2010

Surveying Details

HH090/612/01 7.2.95 EXAMINED 11.11.94 IN 593312N, 023547W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 83.5 IN GEN DEPTH 87MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.1MTRS. LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 150/330DEGS. INTACT AND PROBABLY UPRIGHT. PARTLY BURIED BY AN ADJACENT SANDWAVE WHICH STANDS 6-8MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (NP 1008, HI 612). BR STD. 13.10.05 [EUT] POSN: 5933.200N, 0235.783W. NE 1119. 17.8.10 RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS WRECK COULD BE HMS RHODODENDRON. WK WILL BE DIVED DURING 2011. CINC REQUESTED. (K HEATH, E-MAILS DTD 22.6.10 & TELECON 17.8.10). NCA, IDENTITY ADDED. 29.2.12 CINC DELETED. (K HEATH, TELECON).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY BURIED IN SANDWAVE

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FAQ

Where is the HMS RHODODENDRON wreck located?

The HMS RHODODENDRON wreck is located at coordinates 59 33.2 N,2 35.783 W.

How deep is the HMS RHODODENDRON and where exactly is it located?

The HMS RHODODENDRON lies at a depth of about 83 meters and is located at coordinates 59 33.2 N,2 35.783 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS RHODODENDRON?

The seabed around the HMS RHODODENDRON lies at approximately 87 meters deep.

When did the HMS RHODODENDRON sink?

The HMS RHODODENDRON sank on May 5, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS RHODODENDRON discovered?

The wreck of the HMS RHODODENDRON was discovered in 1994.

What country did the HMS RHODODENDRON belong to?

The HMS RHODODENDRON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS RHODODENDRON?

The HMS RHODODENDRON had a tonnage of 1290 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS RHODODENDRON?

The HMS RHODODENDRON is classified as a sloop.

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