Hms Horatio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms horatio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 4 N,7 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.066667
  • Longitude: 7.833333
Water Depth 210 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HMS HORATIO
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Width 8.5 m
Tonnage 545
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 7, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1947
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0656/42 17.2.43 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 370400N, 075000E APPROX. (S.O.(H) NCXF, ALGIERS DTD 18.1.43). NCA YET. H2419/47 6.5.47 WRECK CONTACT IN 370400N, 075000E, 019DEGS, 6.2M FROM CAPE DE GARDE LT. (N-S ASDIC CONTACTS NO.47/581/4/19 DTD 18.3.47). CHART AS NDW IN 370400N, 074950E. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY COOK WELTON & GEMMELL, SUNK BY ITALIAN MTB IN W MED. (COLLEDGE).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS HORATIO wreck located?

The HMS HORATIO wreck is located at coordinates 37 4 N,7 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS HORATIO?

The seabed around the HMS HORATIO lies at approximately 210 meters deep.

When did the HMS HORATIO sink?

The HMS HORATIO sank on Jan 7, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS HORATIO discovered?

The wreck of the HMS HORATIO was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMS HORATIO belong to?

The HMS HORATIO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS HORATIO?

The HMS HORATIO had a tonnage of 545 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS HORATIO?

The HMS HORATIO is classified as a trawler.

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