Hms Contest Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms contest Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 54 N,7 32 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.900000
  • Longitude: -7.533333
Water Depth 205 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CONTEST
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 81.4 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 957
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreckage of HMS Contest is located at coordinates 47 54 N, 7 32 W in the deep waters of the Bay of Biscay. This historical maritime site sits at an approximate depth of 205 meters, which is considered too deep for standard navigation charting. While the exact structural condition remains unverified, sites of this nature in deep water are typically characterized by corroded steel and heavily compromised hull sections due to long-term exposure. Records from the UK Hydrographic Office and French naval charts confirm the position of this underwater obstruction in the Northeast Atlantic.

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 475400N, 073200W APPROX. (SUB LT [NAVIGATION], EVIDENCE TO CM PLYMOUTH). NCA. 29.7.08 29.7.08 NDW SHOWN IN A GEN DEPTH OF 205MTRS ON FRENCH 7211 [4TH EDN' JAN 08]. TOO DEEP TO CHART. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1913 BY HAWTHORN LESLIE, WAS TORPEDOED BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE WITH THE LOSS OF 27 LIVES FROM THE CREW OF 77. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS CONTEST wreck located?

The HMS CONTEST wreck is located at coordinates 47 54 N,7 32 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CONTEST?

The seabed around the HMS CONTEST lies at approximately 205 meters deep.

When did the HMS CONTEST sink?

The HMS CONTEST sank on Sep 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS CONTEST discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CONTEST was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS CONTEST belong to?

The HMS CONTEST belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CONTEST?

The HMS CONTEST had a tonnage of 957 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CONTEST?

The HMS CONTEST is classified as a destroyer.

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