Hms Narwahl Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms narwahl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 44.122 N,1 35.875 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.735367
  • Longitude: 1.597917
Wreck Depth 77 m
Water Depth 96 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS Narwahl
Type submarine
Sonar Length 88.67
Sonar Width 8.36
Shadow Height 12.54
Orientation 150
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3227/78 27.4.81 OBSTN LOCATED 6.4.81 IN 564412N, 013548E [EUR] USING DECCA. EXAMINATION SHOWED OBSTN 13MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 95MTRS [UNREDUCED]. NO SCOUR. (HNLMS TYDEMAN, TLX DTD 7.4.81). TIDAL REDUCTION 1MTR. INS AS OBSTN 81MTRS. - NM 101/81. H3227/78 10.6.81 E/S TRACES OF OBSTN RECEIVED UNDER COVER OF LETTER C 8671/811472/VG, DTD 20.5.81. LEAST DEPTH FROM TRACE 78 IN GEN DEPTH 91MTRS [UNCORRECTED]. AMEND TO OBSTN 77MTRS. BR STD. 23.8.84 POSSIBLE SUBMARINE LOCATED IN 564411N, 013556E [EUR] USING PULSE/8. LENGTH 95MTRS. LYING 100/280DEGS. WK STANDS 15MTRS HIGH. (T WOODWARD, SHELL EXPRO (UK) TELECON 23.8.84). NCA. HH262/410/02 30.11.95 LOCATED BY DCS3 USING DGPS AND SHORT BASE LINE POSITIONING OF THE FISH IN 564425.55N, 013558.41E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH NOT OBTAINED, BUT ONE 'ON TOP' GAVE HT OF 77MTRS. NUMBER OF FISHING NETS NOTED IN THE AREA. GEN DEPTH 95.8MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, LTR DTD 28.11.95). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 9.8.17 SUBMARINE LOCATED IN 5644.386N, 0135.881E [WGD] IS PROBABLY THAT OF
Last Amended Date May 6, 2017

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HMS NARWAHL

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FAQ

Where is the HMS Narwahl wreck located?

The HMS Narwahl wreck is located at coordinates 56 44.122 N,1 35.875 E.

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

The HMS Narwahl lies at a depth of about 77 meters and is located at coordinates 56 44.122 N,1 35.875 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS Narwahl?

The seabed around the HMS Narwahl lies at approximately 96 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HMS Narwahl discovered?

The wreck of the HMS Narwahl was discovered in 1981.

What type of wreck is the HMS Narwahl?

The HMS Narwahl is classified as a submarine.

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