Hms Serpent (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms serpent (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 11.523 N,9 10.47 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.192050
  • Longitude: -9.174500
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SERPENT (POSSIBLY)
Type cruiser (military)
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 11 m
Tonnage 1770
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1890
Original Detection Year 1890
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2024

Surveying Details

H1056/58 5.3.58 H1056/58 5.3.58 DW IN 431132N, 091032W. (CADIZ NM 58 16 2). R/S. H1056/58 5.3.58 H1056/58 5.3.58 NOT SHOWN ON LC 1755, SCALE TOO SMALL. HH359/350/01 13.2.91 HH359/350/01 13.2.91 CEMETRY WHERE CREW WAS BURIED LIES ON CABO TRECE. WK IS PRESUMED TO HAVE OCCURRED ON ROCKS TO THE W OFF PUNTA DEL BOY. (DEFENCE & NAVAL ATTACHE, MADRID 16.1.91). THE POSITION THEREFORE 431120N, 091100W, APPROX - FOR FILING ONLY. 4.8.93 4.8.93 DW SHOWN IN 431132N, 091029W ON SPANISH 928 [MDD DATUM] OR, IN 431136N, 091023W [EUR]. THOUGHT TO BE SAME WRECK AS HMS SERPENT. INS DW. NE 1111.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK ROCKS OFF PUNTA DEL BUEY (?PUNTA DEL BOY), N SPAIN, WHILE ON PASSAGE DEVONPORT TO WEST AFRICA, AND SANK. ONLY THREE OF THE 176 COMPLEMENT SURVIVED. (DOD).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SERPENT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS SERPENT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 43 11.523 N,9 10.47 W.

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

The seabed around the HMS SERPENT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the HMS SERPENT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS SERPENT (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 10, 1890.

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

The wreck of the HMS SERPENT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1890.

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

The HMS SERPENT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

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

The HMS SERPENT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1770 tons.

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

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

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