Hms Bonaventure Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms bonaventure Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 9 N,26 57 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.150000
  • Longitude: 26.950000
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BONAVENTURE
Type light cruiser
Flag GB
Length 154.2 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 5450
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03198/41 26.2.43 VESSEL SUNK IN 330900N, 265700E APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1939 BY SCOTT'S SHIPBUILDING CO. THREE DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 62,000 SHP FOR 33KTS. WAS ON CONVOY ESCORT DUTY S OF CRETE WHEN SHE WAS TORPEDOED BY ITALIAN SUBMARINE AMBRA. REMAINED AFLOAT FOR SOME TIME BUT EVENTUALLY SANK. 139 MEN LOST. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 33 9 N,26 57 E
Hms Bonaventure on Wreck Map Hms Bonaventure Wreck on Google Map

More Light Cruiser Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the HMS BONAVENTURE wreck located?

The HMS BONAVENTURE wreck is located at coordinates 33 9 N,26 57 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BONAVENTURE?

The seabed around the HMS BONAVENTURE lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the HMS BONAVENTURE sink?

The HMS BONAVENTURE sank on Mar 31, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS BONAVENTURE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BONAVENTURE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS BONAVENTURE belong to?

The HMS BONAVENTURE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BONAVENTURE?

The HMS BONAVENTURE had a tonnage of 5450 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BONAVENTURE?

The HMS BONAVENTURE is classified as a light cruiser.

Back to Wrecks