Hms Rhyl Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Hms rhyl Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 30.63 N,11 30.54 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 600 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HMS RHYL |
| Type | frigate |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 112.8 m |
| Width | 12.5 m |
| Draught | 5.2 |
| Tonnage | 2380 |
| Tonnage Type | displacement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jul 27, 1985 |
| Original Detection Year | 1985 |
| Original Source | naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 5, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
INTENDED TO HAVE BEEN SUNK BY TORPEDO DURING TRIALS, BUT WAS SCUTTLED DUE BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS.
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