Hms Aldenham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms aldenham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 29.99 N,14 49.73 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.499833
  • Longitude: 14.828833
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water Springs
Name HMS ALDENHAM
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 1000
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H0656/43 23.1.45 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 443000N, 145000E APPROX, IN ABOUT 40-45FMS. (FHO, NAPLES SIGNAL DTD 14.1.45). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 1999

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1941 BY CAMMELL LAIRD, AS A 'HUNT' CLASS [TYPE III] ESCORT DESTROYER WAS THE 67TH AND LAST RN DESTROYER TO BE LOST IN THE MEDITERRANEAN. WHEN RETURNING FROM BOMBARDING A GERMAN-HELD ISLAND OFF FIUME IN THE N ADRIATIC, SHE WAS MINED AND SANK NW OF ZARA OR 45M SE OF POLA. FIVE OFFICERS & 116 RATINGS KILLED, 63 MEN RESCUED BY HMS ATHERSTONE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ALDENHAM wreck located?

The HMS ALDENHAM wreck is located at coordinates 44 29.99 N,14 49.73 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ALDENHAM?

The seabed around the HMS ALDENHAM lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the HMS ALDENHAM sink?

The HMS ALDENHAM sank on Dec 14, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS ALDENHAM discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ALDENHAM was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS ALDENHAM belong to?

The HMS ALDENHAM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ALDENHAM?

The HMS ALDENHAM had a tonnage of 1000 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ALDENHAM?

The HMS ALDENHAM is classified as a destroyer.

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