Hms Conqueror Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms conqueror Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 38.5 N,74 48 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.641667
  • Longitude: -74.800000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CONQUEROR
Type battleship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3265
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1861
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1861
Original Source other
Surveying Details STRANDED ON RUM CAY. (DODS). POSN 233830N, 744800W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1855 BY DEVONPORT DOCKYARD. STEAM ENGINES OF 800 NHP FOR 10 KNOTS. 99 GUNS. PASSAGE PORT ROYAL, JAMAICA FOR BERMUDA. STRANDED ON RUM CAY, BAHAMAS AND BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. ALL CREW SAVED. (DODS).

General Comments

1ST RATE BATTLESHIP

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FAQ

Where is the HMS CONQUEROR wreck located?

The HMS CONQUEROR wreck is located at coordinates 23 38.5 N,74 48 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CONQUEROR?

The seabed around the HMS CONQUEROR lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the HMS CONQUEROR sink?

The HMS CONQUEROR sank on Dec 12, 1861.

When was the wreck of the HMS CONQUEROR discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CONQUEROR was discovered in 1861.

What country did the HMS CONQUEROR belong to?

The HMS CONQUEROR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CONQUEROR?

The HMS CONQUEROR had a tonnage of 3265 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CONQUEROR?

The HMS CONQUEROR is classified as a battleship.

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