Hms Galatea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms galatea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 54.9 N,11 29.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.915000
  • Longitude: -11.485000
Water Depth 1200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GALATEA
Type frigate
Flag GB
Length 113.4 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 2450
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2312/72 23.6.88 H2312/72 23.6.88 SUNK IN 595454N, 112906W FOLLOWING SINKEX. BROKE IN TWO, BOTH SECTIONS SEEN TO PLUNGE. (CINCFLEET, SIGNAL DTD 22.6.88). IN ABOUT 1200MTRS. NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

USED AS TARGET. DISPOSED OF BY FLOODING USING HIGH PRESSURE WATER JETS FOLLOWING HITS BY VARIOUS MISSILES AND BOMBS.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS GALATEA wreck located?

The HMS GALATEA wreck is located at coordinates 59 54.9 N,11 29.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS GALATEA?

The seabed around the HMS GALATEA lies at approximately 1200 meters deep.

When did the HMS GALATEA sink?

The HMS GALATEA sank on Jun 22, 1988.

When was the wreck of the HMS GALATEA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GALATEA was discovered in 1988.

What country did the HMS GALATEA belong to?

The HMS GALATEA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GALATEA?

The HMS GALATEA had a tonnage of 2450 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GALATEA?

The HMS GALATEA is classified as a frigate.

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