Hms Glen Avon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status existence doubtful
Hms glen avon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 21.647 N,0 31.683 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.360783
  • Longitude: -0.528050
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GLEN AVON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 678
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H03531/44 20.9.44 H03531/44 20.9.44 ST IN 492242N, 003142W. MAST SHOWING 20FT AT HW. (FOBAA, 19.9.44). INS ST MAST (HEIGHT 20FT) IN 492242N, 003142W. - NM 2084/44. H03323/44 11.10.44 H03323/44 11.10.44 'GLEN AVON' GRADUALLY BREAKING UP AND DANGEROUS. (NOIC ARROW, 9.10.44). H03531/44 21.10.44 H03531/44 21.10.44 NOW IN 492142N, 003142W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2262/44. H2415/54 13.4.55 H2415/54 13.4.55 AMEND TO ST. LC 1821. H2946/73 11.6.73 H2946/73 11.6.73 NOT FOUND DURING LANDING SITE SURVEY OF CABLE ROUTE. (GPO, MARINE BRANCH [K6625/15]). 19.6.90 19.6.90 BRITISH WARSHIP 'GLEN AVON' IN 492142N, 003136W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. ST IN GEN DEPTH 1MTR. STATED TO BE EXISTANCE DOUBTFUL. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14590176). SHOWN AS ST ON FRENCH 5598 [1973 EDN] & FRENCH 6927 [1985 EDN]. SHOWN AS ST IN 492142N, 003136W [EUR] ON NC 2613. 26.10.01 26.10.01 SHOWN AS ST ED IN 4921.700N, 0031.600W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7421 [2000 EDN]. SHOWN AS ST ED IN 4921.700N, 0031.600W [EUR] ON BA 2136 [1997 EDN]. 2.1.13 2.1.13 [WGD] POSN: 4921.647N, 0031.683W. (BA 2136 [EDN 2 DTD 25.1.07]).
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1912. WAS REQUISITIONED AS AN AUXILLARY AA SHIP AND EXAMINATION VESSEL. FOUNDERED DURING GALES IN SEINE BAY. (WW2 SL).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS GLEN AVON wreck located?

The HMS GLEN AVON wreck is located at coordinates 49 21.647 N,0 31.683 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS GLEN AVON?

The seabed around the HMS GLEN AVON lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the HMS GLEN AVON sink?

The HMS GLEN AVON sank on Sep 2, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS GLEN AVON discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GLEN AVON was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS GLEN AVON belong to?

The HMS GLEN AVON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GLEN AVON?

The HMS GLEN AVON had a tonnage of 678 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GLEN AVON?

The HMS GLEN AVON is classified as a steam ship.

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