Hms Auckland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms auckland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 13.75 N,24 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.229167
  • Longitude: 24.500000
Water Depth 200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS AUCKLAND
Type sloop
Flag GB
Length 84.1 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 1200
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2419/47 14.5.47 NDW IN 321345N, 243000E. (C IN C MED). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY W DENNY & BROS. THREE DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 3600 SHP FOR 19.25KTS. WAS SUNK BY ITALIAN AIRCRAFT OFF BARDIA, LIBYA. 37 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS AUCKLAND wreck located?

The HMS AUCKLAND wreck is located at coordinates 32 13.75 N,24 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS AUCKLAND?

The seabed around the HMS AUCKLAND lies at approximately 200 meters deep.

When did the HMS AUCKLAND sink?

The HMS AUCKLAND sank on Jun 24, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS AUCKLAND discovered?

The wreck of the HMS AUCKLAND was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS AUCKLAND belong to?

The HMS AUCKLAND belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS AUCKLAND?

The HMS AUCKLAND had a tonnage of 1200 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS AUCKLAND?

The HMS AUCKLAND is classified as a sloop.

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