Hms Dragon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status historic
Hms dragon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 43.34 N,2 22.382 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.722333
  • Longitude: -2.373033
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DRAGON
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 40.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 719
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1712
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

HMS Dragon is a historic underwater shipwreck located near The Casquets rocks in the English Channel, featuring a legally protected restricted diving and interference zone with a radius of 1.25 miles centered at coordinates 49 43.34 N, 2 22.382 W.

Surveying Details

15.7.87 WKGE, CONSIDERED TO BE THE REMAINS OF HMS DRAGON, HAS BEEN LOCATED ON THE CASQUETS. REQUEST TO PURCHASE WRECK BY S WILLIS. (NNS 23C/1880, 7.7.87). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. HH256/440/02 10.2.94 HISTORIC WRECK, HMS DRAGON, WITH RESTRICTED AREA 200MTRS RADIUS CENTRED IN 494324N, 022217.5W [EUR]. THE SITE IS PROTECTED FROM UNAUTHORISED INTERFERENCE. (ALDERNEY HARBOUR OFFICE, HN DTD 2.2.94). NOT REFERRED TO IN ANM 16. INS AS RESTRICTED AREA RADIUS 200MTRS, WK NOT CHARTED. - NM 727/94. HH256/440/02 4.8.95 RESTRICTED AREA INCREASED TO 1.25M RADIUS CENTRED ON 494324N, 022217.5W [EUR]. (ALDERNEY HARBOUR AUTHORITY FAX DTD 22.7.95). - NM 2858/95. 31.8.06 WGD POSN: 4943.340N, 0222.382W. NE 60 [3RD EDN, MAY '04].

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON THE CASQUETS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 43.34 N,2 22.382 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS DRAGON wreck located?

The HMS DRAGON wreck is located at coordinates 49 43.34 N,2 22.382 W.

When did the HMS DRAGON sink?

The HMS DRAGON sank on Mar 16, 1712.

When was the wreck of the HMS DRAGON discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DRAGON was discovered in 1987.

What country did the HMS DRAGON belong to?

The HMS DRAGON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DRAGON?

The HMS DRAGON had a tonnage of 719 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DRAGON?

The HMS DRAGON is classified as a sailing vessel.

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