Hms Chakdina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms chakdina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 11 N,24 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.183333
  • Longitude: 24.500000
Water Depth 165 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CHAKDINA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.6 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3030
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H0921/42 5.8.43 H0921/42 5.8.43 SANK IN 321100N, 243000E APPROX. (FLEET HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE, ALEXANDRIA, LM DTD 15.2.43). BR STD. H2089/71 12.11.73 H2089/71 12.11.73 NDW IN 321100N, 243000E. (BREST NM 73 38 20). NCA. 6.2.84 6.2.84 NOT SHOWN ON US 56160 ['83 EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 1996

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 RAMAGE & FERGUSON FOR THE BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. HIRED AS ARMED BOARDING VESSEL IN 1939. PASSAGE ALEXANDRIA FOR TOBRUK. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY ITALIAN AIRCRAFT. (DODS & BRITAIN'S SEA WAR).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS CHAKDINA wreck located?

The HMS CHAKDINA wreck is located at coordinates 32 11 N,24 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CHAKDINA?

The seabed around the HMS CHAKDINA lies at approximately 165 meters deep.

When did the HMS CHAKDINA sink?

The HMS CHAKDINA sank on Dec 5, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS CHAKDINA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CHAKDINA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS CHAKDINA belong to?

The HMS CHAKDINA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CHAKDINA?

The HMS CHAKDINA had a tonnage of 3030 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CHAKDINA?

The HMS CHAKDINA is classified as a steam ship.

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