Hms Computator (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Hms computator (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 42.748 N,0 37.298 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.712467
- Longitude: -0.621633
|
| Wreck Depth |
25 m
|
| Water Depth |
33 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS COMPUTATOR (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
25 |
| Shadow Height |
8.2 |
| Orientation |
90 |
| Tonnage |
286 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 21, 1945
|
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
1998 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 20, 1990 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
HMS Computator Shipwreck Underwater Obstruction Details Name HMS Computator Probably Position 49 42 748 N 0 37 298 W Location English Channel near the French Coast Sunk on October 11 1945 Status Dangerous wreck with least depth of 25 2 meters in general depth of 33 meters Structural description wreck length 25 meters height 8 2 meters above seabed orientation 090 to 270 degrees position accuracy 20 meters examined by echo sounder and sonar
Surveying Details
H03737/44 11.10.45 H03737/44 11.10.45 SANK IN 494300N, 003700W. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 22.1.45). 3.1.80 3.1.80 NDW PD SHOWN IN 494300N, 003700W ON NE 2613. H2745/75 18.7.80 H2745/75 18.7.80 WK 25MTRS [13FMS] IN 494251N, 003718W. (FR NM 80 25 27). BR STD. 20.7.90 20.7.90 SHOWN AS WK 25MTRS IN 494248N, 003712W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. UNKNOWN IN 494248.5N, 003713.1W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY E/S & SONAR. LEAST DEPTH 25.2 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. HT 8.2MTRS ABOVE SEABED. LENGTH OF WK 25MTRS. ORIENTATION 090/270DEGS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590353). NC 2613. 5.3.98 5.3.98 LISTED AS WK 25.2MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
REQUISITIONED BY ADMIRALTY. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH HMS VANOC. (WW2 LOSSES OF RN SHIPS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 42.748 N,0 37.298 W
Hms Computator (Probably) on Wreck Map
Hms Computator (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HMS COMPUTATOR (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The HMS COMPUTATOR (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 42.748 N,0 37.298 W.
How deep is the HMS COMPUTATOR (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The HMS COMPUTATOR (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 49 42.748 N,0 37.298 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS COMPUTATOR (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the HMS COMPUTATOR (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 33 meters deep.
When did the HMS COMPUTATOR (PROBABLY) sink?
The HMS COMPUTATOR (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 21, 1945.
When was the wreck of the HMS COMPUTATOR (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the HMS COMPUTATOR (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.
What country did the HMS COMPUTATOR (PROBABLY) belong to?
The HMS COMPUTATOR (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS COMPUTATOR (PROBABLY)?
The HMS COMPUTATOR (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 286 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS COMPUTATOR (PROBABLY)?
The HMS COMPUTATOR (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.