Hms Vernon Ii (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms vernon ii (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.072 N,0 37.87 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.567867
  • Longitude: -0.631167
Wreck Depth 37.98 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS VERNON II (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.7 m
Width 18.6 m
Sonar Length 49
Sonar Width 13.4
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 84
Tonnage 6300
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1924
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details LOST IN PA 503433N, 003810W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H4121/76 13.1.77 WRECK LOCATED 19.8.76 IN 503401N, 003748W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35-60MTRS. SEABED SEDIMENTARY WITH AREAS OF SAND RIPPLES, SLOPING. DEFINITE WK. DCS3 HEIGHT 7.2 & 7.9MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS. ORIENTATION 075/255DEGS. SCOURING APPARENT TO W OF WK. POSSIBLY 'HMS VERNON' LISTED 5.5C NNW. WK PARTIALLY BROKEN UP BUT MAIN SUPERSTRUCTURE STILL INTACT. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 37MTRS. NC 2450. H2318/74 9.5.78 LOCATED 20.2.79 & EXAMINED 23.3.79, DURING HYDROSEARCH TRIALS, IN 503358N, 003804W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.8 IN GEN DEPTHS 46-48MTRS. SONAR HT 8.8MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, BEAM 13MTRS. LYING 087/267DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, 29.4.79). PRESUMABLY THIS SAME WK. NCA. HH091/002/01 29.10.02 EXAM'D 14.7.02 IN 5034.080N, 0037.874W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 37.9, FOUL 38.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL DEFINED AND PROBABLY INTACT. (NP 1016, HI 1002). AMEND TO SW 37MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2018/000198963 10.08.18 EXAM'D 12.01.18; IN 5034.072N, 0037.870W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.98MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS, LENGTH 49MTRS, WIDTH 13.4MTRS, HEIGHT 9MTRS, ORIENTATION 084/264 DEGS. WRECK SITS UPRIGHT ON A FLAT SEABED. ONLY THE WEST HALF APPEARS PRESENT AND INTACT. EAST HALF HAS COLLAPSED. (MMT, HI 1498). AMEND NDW 37MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2018

Circumstances of loss

29.11.24 EX-MARLBOROUGH. BUILT OF WOOD IN 1855 AS SAILING 1ST RATE BY PORTMOUTH DOCKYARD. WHILE STILL ON THE STOCKS THE STERN WAS REMOVED AND LAUNCHED, THE VESSEL LENGTHENED AND ENGINE AND BOILERS INSTALLED. THE STERN WAS THEN REATTACHED. SCREW PROPUSION WITH AUXILLARY SAIL. 1000HP. RELEGATED TO TRAINING SHIP 1878. RENAMED VERNON II IN 1904 AND USED AS A TORPEDO SCHOOL. SOLD OCT 1924 TO SHIPBREAKERS BUT DEVELOPED A HEAVY LIST TO STBD, THEN LATER CAPSIZED AND BROKE INTO TWO OFF BRIGHTON WHILST UNDER TOW ON 29.11.24. PARTS OF THE HULL WERE LATER WASHED UP ON BOGNOR SANDS. ARMAMENT COMPRISED 1 X 110PDR, 16 X 8 INCH, 10 X 40PDR, 88 X 32PDR.

General Comments

SITS UPRIGHT BUT ONLY HALF APPEARS PRESENT AND INTACT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 34.072 N,0 37.87 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS VERNON II (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS VERNON II (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.072 N,0 37.87 W.

How deep is the HMS VERNON II (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS VERNON II (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 37.98 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.072 N,0 37.87 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS VERNON II (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS VERNON II (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the HMS VERNON II (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS VERNON II (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 29, 1924.

When was the wreck of the HMS VERNON II (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS VERNON II (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the HMS VERNON II (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS VERNON II (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS VERNON II (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS VERNON II (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 6300 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS VERNON II (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS VERNON II (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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