Hms Eagle Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Hms eagle Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
38 5 N,3 2 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2700 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HMS EAGLE |
| Type | aircraft carrier |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 203 m |
| Width | 32 m |
| Tonnage | 22600 |
| Tonnage Type | displacement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 11, 1942 |
| Original Detection Year | 1942 |
| Original Source | published World War 2 losses |
| Surveying Details | SUNK 65M S OF MAJORCA. (WARSHIP LOSSES WW2). POSN 3805.0N, 0302.0E FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 21, 2010 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT BY ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH. LAID DOWN 1916 AS CHILEAN BATTLESHIP ALMIRANTE COCHRANE. PURCHASED ON STOCKS AND COMPLETED AS AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN 1920. COMMISSIONED IN 1922 FOLLOWING MANY MODIFICATIONS. YARROW BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 52000SHP FOR 24 KNOTS. 9 X 6 INCH, 4 X 4 INCH AA & 2 X 8.2 POUNDER AA GUNS. 22 AIRCRAFT. PASSAGE FOR MALTA IN CONVOY. TORPEDOED BY U73. SANK IN 8 MINUTES. SURVIVORS RESCUED BY HM SHIPS LAFOREY, LOOKOUT AND TUG JAUNTY. 163 MEN LOST. (WARSHIP LOSSES WW2 & DODS).
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38 5 N,3 2 E
Hms Eagle on Wreck Map
Hms Eagle Wreck on Google Map
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