Hms Codrington Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms codrington Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 7.701 N,1 20.397 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.128350
  • Longitude: 1.339950
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CODRINGTON
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 101.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 1540
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1941
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0573/41 7.4.41 WK IN 500740N, 012030E OR 065DEGS, 790FT FROM JETTY LIGHT, SUBMARINE BASIN. LYING NNE/SSW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS STF. - FNM 762/41. H0573/41 15.12.43 DELETED. (S/V DOVER). AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 1698.
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK IN DOVER HARBOUR. (WW2 LOSSES OF RN SHIPS). SUNK BY AIR ATTACK AT DOVER. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY VOL 1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 7.701 N,1 20.397 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS CODRINGTON wreck located?

The HMS CODRINGTON wreck is located at coordinates 51 7.701 N,1 20.397 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CODRINGTON?

The seabed around the HMS CODRINGTON lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the HMS CODRINGTON sink?

The HMS CODRINGTON sank on Jul 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS CODRINGTON discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CODRINGTON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS CODRINGTON belong to?

The HMS CODRINGTON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CODRINGTON?

The HMS CODRINGTON had a tonnage of 1540 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CODRINGTON?

The HMS CODRINGTON is classified as a destroyer.