Queen Of The Channel (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Queen of the channel (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 18.484 N,2 43.32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.308067
  • Longitude: 2.722000
Wreck Depth 15.9 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL (POSSIBLY)
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 1162
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Surveying Details

H0512/40 3.6.40 SANK 1 MILE N OF MIDDLEKERKE BANK BUOY. (VA DOVER, 28.5.40). INS AS DWPA 511630N, 024324E. - PFNM 1401/40. 26.7.40 INS DWPA IN 511630N, 024324E ON 1872, 1406. - NM 1851/40. 30.6.71 NOT SHOWN ON BELGIAN CHART 1. H802/61 13.9.71 AREA AROUND POSN 511630N, 024030E SWEPT BY SONAR. NOT FOUND. (OSTENDE, LTR DTD 3.9.71). DELETE. BR STD. 23.4.74 NOT SHOWN. (NETH 1035). NCA. H1310/88/16 24.3.88 HISTORY OF VESSEL. (R VERPOORTE, 9.2.88). HH342/350/01 7.9.90 SW 16MTRS IN 511832N, 024324E [EUR]. (OSTENDE NM 109/90). - NM 2696/90. SEP 2010/000138707 15.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 15.9MTRS [LAT] IN 5118.484N, 0243.320E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.10, 1:60,000].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1935 BY W DENY & BROS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. OIL ENGINES OF 500RHP FOR 21.5 KNOTS. TAKEN OVER BY THE ADMIRALTY AS AN AUXILLARY TRANSPORT. DAMAGED BY BOMBS DROPPED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE WAITING TO ENTER DUNKIRK AT TIME OF EVACUATION OF BRITISH ARMY. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT EVENTUALLY SANK. (DODS). ALL 920 MEN RESCUED BY DORIEN ROSE. (R VERPOORTE).

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FAQ

Where is the QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 18.484 N,2 43.32 E.

How deep is the QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 15.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 18.484 N,2 43.32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL (POSSIBLY) sank on May 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL (POSSIBLY)?

The QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1162 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL (POSSIBLY)?

The QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a merchant vessel.

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