Hms Wren Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms wren Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 11.03 N,2 13.389 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.183833
  • Longitude: 2.223150
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WREN
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 95.1 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 1120
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2003

Surveying Details

SUNK OFF ALDEBURGH. (WW2SL) NCA, POSN 521100N, 021330E FOR FILING ONLY. H02908/56 5.9.56 WK PA IN 521100N, 021330E [NOT CHARTED ON NAVIGATIONAL CHARTS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) WL 8997. H3449/61 3.11.61 NOT LOCATED. (HMS SCOTT, 1961) HH090/616/01 5.1.95 NOT LOCATED. DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMENDED TO DEAD. 26.1.01 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 5210.00N, 0206.00E. (WARSHIPS OF WW2) POSN GIVEN AS 5208.50N, 0146.00E. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

ATTACKED AND SUNK BY GERMAN BOMBERS OFF ALDEBURGH, SUFFOLK. (WW2SL) VESSEL, BUILT 1919, WAS ATTACKED WITH HMS MONTROSE IN AN AIT ATTACK. HMS WREN WAS SUNK WITH LOSS OF 35 LIVES. HMS MONTROSE WAS DAMAGED AND TOWED TO HARWICH. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the HMS WREN wreck located?

The HMS WREN wreck is located at coordinates 52 11.03 N,2 13.389 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WREN?

The seabed around the HMS WREN lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the HMS WREN sink?

The HMS WREN sank on Jul 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS WREN discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WREN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS WREN belong to?

The HMS WREN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WREN?

The HMS WREN had a tonnage of 1120 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WREN?

The HMS WREN is classified as a destroyer.

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