Hippolyte Worms Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Hippolyte worms Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 35.758 N,0 3.937 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.595967
- Longitude: 0.065617
|
| Wreck Depth |
12.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
19 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HIPPOLYTE WORMS |
| Sonar Length |
90 |
| Orientation |
120 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture |
Mud |
| Original Detection Year |
1952 |
| Last Detection Year |
1990 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority charts |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 10, 1990 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck of the steamship Hippolyte Worms is located in the English Channel off the coast of France at coordinates 49 35.758 N, 0 3.937 E. This submerged obstruction sits in a general water depth of 19 meters with a recorded least depth of 12.5 meters. Historical hydrographic surveys dating from 1952 to 1990 document the wreck as an overturned structure oriented at a 120-degree heading with a total length of 90 meters and a position accuracy within 20 meters.
Surveying Details
H2255/52 9.4.52 H2255/52 9.4.52 SHOWN AS WK, LEAST DEPTH 14MTRS, IN 493545N, 000400E ON FR 4937. NE 2146 & NE 2613. H659/60 2.9.60 H659/60 2.9.60 SHOWN AS WK 14MTRS [7FMS 4FT] ON FR 4937. 1.10.74 1.10.74 SHOWN AS WK 14MTRS IN 493547N, 000403E [EUR] ON FR 6603. NC 2146. 23.3.82 23.3.82 SHOWN AS WK 13.8MTRS ON FR CHART 6603 [AUG 1979 EDN]. NC 2656. H3606/87 17.8.87 H3606/87 17.8.87 LEAST DEPTH NOW 12.5MTRS IN 493548N, 000401E. (BREST NM 87 24 23). - NM 2717/87. 10.1.90 10.1.90 SHOWN AS WK 12.5MTRS IN 493549N, 000401E ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]; STATED AS WK OF 'HIPPOLYTE WORMS' IN 493548.5N, 000401E. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. LOCATED BY E/S. WK IS OVERTURNED, ORIENTATED TO 120DEGS. LENGTH 90MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.18090029). NE 2146.
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49 35.758 N,0 3.937 E
Hippolyte Worms on Wreck Map
Hippolyte Worms Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HIPPOLYTE WORMS wreck located?
The HIPPOLYTE WORMS wreck is located at coordinates 49 35.758 N,0 3.937 E.
How deep is the HIPPOLYTE WORMS and where exactly is it located?
The HIPPOLYTE WORMS lies at a depth of about 12.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 35.758 N,0 3.937 E.
How deep is the seabed around the HIPPOLYTE WORMS?
The seabed around the HIPPOLYTE WORMS lies at approximately 19 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the HIPPOLYTE WORMS discovered?
The wreck of the HIPPOLYTE WORMS was discovered in 1952.
General Comments
WK IS OVERTURNED