Hms Scylla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms scylla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.65 N,4 15.197 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.327500
  • Longitude: -4.253283
Wreck Depth 6.59 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SCYLLA
Type frigate
Flag GB
Sonar Length 111.8
Sonar Width 15.7
Shadow Height 14.3
Orientation 225
Tonnage 2500
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 2004
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers DIVE BUOYS AT BOW, MIDSHIPS & STERN
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2022

Surveying Details

4.5.04 SUNK IN 5019.54N, 0415.37W [WGD]. MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER BUOY. (RNW). INS AS DW WITH BUOY CLOSE SW. BR STD. 16.6.04 LIES IN 5019.64N, 0415.20W [WGD]. MARKED BY THREE YELLOW DIVING BUOYS AND A DATA BUOY. BOW SW. SLIGHT LIST TO STARBOARD. DIAGRAM & PHOTOS. (DIVER MAGAZINE, JUN '04). NCA. HH232/450/07 2.7.04 POSN OF FLIGHT DECK IS 5019.655N, 0415.162W [WGD] APPROX. LIES WITH BOWS SW. HAS BOW, MIDSHIPS AND STERN MARKER BUOYS. (NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM WEBSITE DTD 1.7.04). INS AS DW (BUOYED). - NM 3611/04. 6.8.04 STATED TO LIE WITH 10DEG LIST TO STARBOARD. (SAFETY AT SEA MAGAZINE MAY '04) 16.5.06 WK LIES IN 5019.610N, 0415.220W [WGD]. (CHIEF DIVER, JSSADC FORT BOVISAND, VIA G J LOCKETT). NCA. SEP 2021/000052671 7.10.20 EXAM�D 2020; IN 5019.650N, 0415.197W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.59MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LENGTH 111.8MTRS, WIDTH 15.7MTRS, HT 14.3MTRS. ORIENTATION 225/045 DEGS. UPRIGHT, INTACT. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1679 - H525-64413). AMEND DW 6.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

AN EX-ROYAL NAVY 'LEANDER' CLASS DESTROYER, BUILT 1968 AT DEVONPORT DOCKYARD. SCUTTLED AS ARTIFICAL REEF FOR LEISURE DIVING. OWNED BY NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM, PLYMOUTH.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SCYLLA wreck located?

The HMS SCYLLA wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.65 N,4 15.197 W.

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

The HMS SCYLLA lies at a depth of about 6.59 meters and is located at coordinates 50 19.65 N,4 15.197 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SCYLLA?

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

When did the HMS SCYLLA sink?

The HMS SCYLLA sank on Mar 27, 2004.

When was the wreck of the HMS SCYLLA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SCYLLA was discovered in 2004.

What country did the HMS SCYLLA belong to?

The HMS SCYLLA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SCYLLA?

The HMS SCYLLA had a tonnage of 2500 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SCYLLA?

The HMS SCYLLA is classified as a frigate.

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