Hms Limbourne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms limbourne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 58.94 N,3 39.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.982333
  • Longitude: -3.651500
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LIMBOURNE
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 82.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 904
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details 19.8.87 WK OF HMS 'LIMBOURNE' IN 485900N, 033900W. LEAST DEPTH 54MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14583002). 11.2.93 SHOWN AS WKS USC PA 46MTRS IN 485900N, 033900W [EUR] ON FR 6989 [1992 EDN]. SEE ALSO WK RECORD [25778]. CHART IN CONJUNCTION WITH WK RECORD [25778], WKS USC PA 46MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2008/000039266 2.5.08 DELETE. (FRENCH NM 17/12/08). - NM 2849/08.
Last Amended Date May 2, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY VICKERS-ARMSTRONG. THREE DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 19,000 SHP FOR 27.5 KNOTS. THE VESSEL WAS PART OF A CONVOY OF SEVEN ENGAGED IN AN OFFENSIVE SWEEP OFF THE FRENCH COAST BETWEEN USHANT AND THE CHANNEL ISLANDS. RAN INTO AN ENEMY FORCE OF TORPDEO BOATS IN POOR VISIBILITY. WAS TORPEDOED AND RENDERED USELESS. LATER SCUTTLED. 42 MEN LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

See Also: 25778

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FAQ

Where is the HMS LIMBOURNE wreck located?

The HMS LIMBOURNE wreck is located at coordinates 48 58.94 N,3 39.09 W.

How deep is the HMS LIMBOURNE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS LIMBOURNE lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 48 58.94 N,3 39.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LIMBOURNE?

The seabed around the HMS LIMBOURNE lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the HMS LIMBOURNE sink?

The HMS LIMBOURNE sank on Oct 23, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS LIMBOURNE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LIMBOURNE was discovered in 1987.

What country did the HMS LIMBOURNE belong to?

The HMS LIMBOURNE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LIMBOURNE?

The HMS LIMBOURNE had a tonnage of 904 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LIMBOURNE?

The HMS LIMBOURNE is classified as a destroyer.

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