Hms P26 (Aft Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms p26 (aft section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 31.731 N,0 1.135 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.528850
  • Longitude: -0.018917
Wreck Depth 13 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS P26 (AFT SECTION)
Type patrol boat
Flag GB
Length 74.4 m
Width 7.3 m
Sonar Length 25
Orientation 165
Tonnage 613
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5865/17 28.9.17 H5865/17 28.9.17 WK 7.3MTRS [4FMS] IN 493145N, 000115W, REPORTED AS BEING 'AURY'. (FR NM). - FNM 590/17. H3759/24 30.5.24 H3759/24 30.5.24 WK 12.8MTRS [7FMS] IN 493145N, 000109W. (FR NM 21/964 & FR 4937). SQ.DATE. H2537/28 20.8.28 H2537/28 20.8.28 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H659/60 1.9.60 H659/60 1.9.60 SHOWN ON FR 4937. H2606/66 23.8.69 H2606/66 23.8.69 FALLS WITHIN FA CENTRED IN 493100N, 000100W APPROX. (FR NM 69 31 17). - NM 1558/69. 1.10.74 1.10.74 SHOWN AS WK 13MTRS IN 493147N, 000105W ON FR 6603. NC 2146. 28.11.89 28.11.89 SHOWN AS WK 13MTRS IN 493146N, 000103W ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]. WK 13MTRS IN 493147N, 000103.5W. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. AFT SECTION OF 'HMS P26'. LENGTH 25MTRS [82FT]. ORIENTATION 165/345DEGS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590058). NE 2146. [FA NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH CHARTS]. [FOR FORE SECTION SEE WK 24366]. 15.5.07 15.5.07 LIES IN 4931.781N, 0001.055W [EUR]. STERN SECITON OF BRITISH DESTROYER 'AURY'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). 'AURY' NOT RECORDED IN SRN. AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 15, 2007

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1915 BY TYNE IRON SB CO, SUNK IN TWO HALVES AFTER BEING MINED OFF LE HAVRE. (SHIPS OF ROYAL NAVY VOL 1, & WW1SL).

General Comments

STERN SECTION ONLY See Also: 24366

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 31.731 N,0 1.135 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) wreck located?

The HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 49 31.731 N,0 1.135 W.

How deep is the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) lies at a depth of about 13 meters and is located at coordinates 49 31.731 N,0 1.135 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION)?

The seabed around the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) sink?

The HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) sank on Apr 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) belong to?

The HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION)?

The HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) had a tonnage of 613 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS P26 (AFT SECTION)?

The HMS P26 (AFT SECTION) is classified as a patrol boat.

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