Hms P26 (Fore Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms p26 (fore section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 31.695 N,0 1.63 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.528250
  • Longitude: -0.027167
Wreck Depth 11.3 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS P26 (FORE SECTION)
Type patrol boat
Flag GB
Length 74.4 m
Width 7.3 m
Sonar Length 20
Orientation 125
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 SANK IN TWO HALVES IN POSNS: [A] 291DEGS, 3.75M; [B] 276DEGS, 2.3M FROM CAP DE LA HEVE LT. (FR NM). CHART AS DW IN 493210N, 000116W & 493103N, 000035E. - FNM 590/17. H3202/21 26.5.21 H3202/21 26.5.21 DW DELETED IN 493103N, 000035E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1788/21. H2962/22 18.5.22 H2962/22 18.5.22 WK 8.5MTRS [4FMS 4FT] IN 493210N, 000115W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SQ.DATE. H4325/22 12.7.22 H4325/22 12.7.22 CONSIDERED NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (FR NM 22 851 26). NCA. 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. H3060/87 17.8.87 H3060/87 17.8.87 WK 11.3MTRS [6FMS] IN 493145N, 000133W. (FR NM 87 24 23). - NM 2717/87. 28.11.89 28.11.89 SHOWN AS WK 11.3MTRS IN 493145N, 000133W ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]; POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. GEN DEPTH 16MTRS, 'HMS P26' FORE SECTION. LENGTH 20MTRS [65FT]. ORIENTATION 125/305DEGS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590055). NCA. [FA NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH CHARTS]. [FOR AFT SECTION SEE WK 24010]. 15.5.07 15.5.07 LIES IN 4931.745N, 0001.550W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). 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

See Also: 24010

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FAQ

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

The HMS P26 (FORE SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 49 31.695 N,0 1.63 W.

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

The HMS P26 (FORE SECTION) lies at a depth of about 11.3 meters and is located at coordinates 49 31.695 N,0 1.63 W.

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

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

When did the HMS P26 (FORE SECTION) sink?

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

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

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

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

The HMS P26 (FORE SECTION) belonged to GB.

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

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

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

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

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