Hms Erica Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms erica Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 48 N,21 10 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.800000
  • Longitude: 21.166667
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ERICA
Type corvette
Flag GB
Length 58.8 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 925
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1943
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 25.6.78 VESSEL SANK IN 324800N, 211000E APPROX. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 BY W SIMONS & CO, RENFREW. QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE FOR 17KTS. SUNK BY A MINE WHILST ESCORTING A CONVOY FROM BENGHAZI. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ERICA wreck located?

The HMS ERICA wreck is located at coordinates 32 48 N,21 10 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ERICA?

The seabed around the HMS ERICA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the HMS ERICA sink?

The HMS ERICA sank on Feb 9, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS ERICA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ERICA was discovered in 1978.

What country did the HMS ERICA belong to?

The HMS ERICA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ERICA?

The HMS ERICA had a tonnage of 925 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ERICA?

The HMS ERICA is classified as a corvette.

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