Hms Waverley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Hms waverley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 17 N,2 41.271 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.283333
  • Longitude: 2.687850
Wreck Depth 16.5 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WAVERLEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.6 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 537
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 29, 1940
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 0150

Surveying Details

H1310/86 15.9.86 WK, IDENTIFIED AS HMS WAVERLEY BY NAME ON RECOVERED WATER FOUNTAIN, LOCATED AND DIVED ON IN POSITION 511659N, 024120E. CONSTRUCTION ALSO CONFIRMS WK IS THAT OF A PADDLE STEAMER. (J COULON, 15.9.86). NCA YET. H1310/88/25 22.4.88 LOCATED USING DECCA NAVIGATOR IN 511703N, 024118.5E. (P FABIEN, 2.4.88). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H2731/85 14.10.88 SW 15.7MTRS IN 511704N, 024119E [EUR]. (OOSTENDE NM 117/88). AMEND TO SW 15.7MTRS. - NM 3420/88. SEP 2010/000138707 15.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 15.6MTRS [LAT] IN 5117.000N, 0241.271E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.10, 1:60,000]. SEP 2024/000221510 06.08.24 BELGIUM NOW CONSIDERED THIS WRECK IN 5117.01N, 0241.27E [WGD]. TO BE 'HISTORIC' RECOGNISED AS UNDERWATER CULTURAL HERITAGE. ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES OF A 150MTRS CIRCULAR ZONE AROUND WRECK HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED, NO FISHING, DREDGING OR ANCHORING. (BELGIUM NM 16/154/24 DTD 01.08.24). ADDED

Circumstances of loss

15.9.1915 BUILT IN 1899 BY A & J INGLIS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LONDON, MIDLAND & SCOTTISH RAILWAY CO. COMPOUND ENGINES OF 304NHP FOR 19.75 KNOTS. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER 15.9.1915 TO 9.7.1920 AND AGAIN REQUISITIONED FROM 10.1939 FOR USE AS MINESWEEPER. SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE ASSISTING WITH EVACUATION OF BEF FROM DUNKIRK. SHE HAD 600 MEN ON BOARD AT THE TIME, ABOUT 350 LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

HISTORIC

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 17 N,2 41.271 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS WAVERLEY wreck located?

The HMS WAVERLEY wreck is located at coordinates 51 17 N,2 41.271 E.

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

The HMS WAVERLEY lies at a depth of about 16.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 17 N,2 41.271 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WAVERLEY?

The seabed around the HMS WAVERLEY lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the HMS WAVERLEY sink?

The HMS WAVERLEY sank on May 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS WAVERLEY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WAVERLEY was discovered in 1986.

What country did the HMS WAVERLEY belong to?

The HMS WAVERLEY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WAVERLEY?

The HMS WAVERLEY had a tonnage of 537 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WAVERLEY?

The HMS WAVERLEY is classified as a steam ship.

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