Hms Grafton (H89)- Hull Section Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Hms grafton (h89)- hull section Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 20.88 N,2 49.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.348000
  • Longitude: 2.818333
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GRAFTON (H89)- HULL SECTION
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details SEP 2024/000221510 06.08.24 BELGIUM NOW CONSIDERED A WRECK IN 51-19.88N 002-45.76E [WGS] TO BE 'HISTORIC' RECOGNISED AS UNDERWATER CULTURAL HERITAGE.PROTECTIVE MEASURES OF A 150M CIRCULAR ZONE AROUND WRECK HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED.(BE NM 16/154/24 DTD 01.08.24).INS AS DW, ADDED
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 0150

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM BRITISH DESTROYERS. (WARSHIPS OF WW1). SUNK BY GUNFIRE AND TORPEDOES FROM FRENCH DESTROYERS ORIFLAMME AND BRANLEBAS. (R VERPOORTE).

General Comments

HISTORIC

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 20.88 N,2 49.1 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS GRAFTON (H89)- HULL SECTION wreck located?

The HMS GRAFTON (H89)- HULL SECTION wreck is located at coordinates 51 20.88 N,2 49.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS GRAFTON (H89)- HULL SECTION?

The seabed around the HMS GRAFTON (H89)- HULL SECTION lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HMS GRAFTON (H89)- HULL SECTION discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GRAFTON (H89)- HULL SECTION was discovered in 2024.

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