Hypolite Worms Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hypolite worms Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 35.883 N,0 4.067 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.598050
  • Longitude: 0.067783
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HYPOLITE WORMS
Length 72.5 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1117
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1924
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 1924
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H1901/24 17.3.24 H1901/24 17.3.24 DW IN 493530N, 000400E. (C IN C PORTSMOUTH 16/3). BR STD. H1901/24 31.3.24 H1901/24 31.3.24 AMEND POSN TO 493553N, 000404E APPROX MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FR, CLOSE NW. (PARIS NM 638/24). CHART AS DW [NOT PA] MARKED BY BUOY. BR STD. H1901/24 8.5.24 H1901/24 8.5.24 WK AND BUOY DELETED. (PARIS NM 912/24). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2001

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AFTER COLLISION IN THE SEINE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 35.883 N,0 4.067 E
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FAQ

Where is the HYPOLITE WORMS wreck located?

The HYPOLITE WORMS wreck is located at coordinates 49 35.883 N,0 4.067 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HYPOLITE WORMS?

The seabed around the HYPOLITE WORMS lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the HYPOLITE WORMS sink?

The HYPOLITE WORMS sank on Mar 16, 1924.

When was the wreck of the HYPOLITE WORMS discovered?

The wreck of the HYPOLITE WORMS was discovered in 1924.

What was the tonnage of the HYPOLITE WORMS?

The HYPOLITE WORMS had a tonnage of 1117 tons.