Hms Penelope Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms penelope Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 54.94 N,13 22.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.915667
  • Longitude: 13.382500
Water Depth 630 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS PENELOPE
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 152.4 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 5270
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 18, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0656/43 13.3.44 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 405500N, 132500E IN 320FMS. (FHO, ALGIERS SIGNAL DTD 3.3.44). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 10.4.95 VESSEL SANK IN 405500N, 132300N APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES, MED., FEB 1952). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Jun 2, 2004

Circumstances of loss

18.1.44 BUILT IN 1935 BY HARLAND & WOLFF. WAS ENGAGED IN THE OPERATIONS OFF ANZIO FROM 18.1.44 TO THE TIME OF HER LOSS. TORPEDOED BY U-410. 415 MEN LOST FROM A TOTAL COMPLEMENT OF 500. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS PENELOPE wreck located?

The HMS PENELOPE wreck is located at coordinates 40 54.94 N,13 22.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS PENELOPE?

The seabed around the HMS PENELOPE lies at approximately 630 meters deep.

When did the HMS PENELOPE sink?

The HMS PENELOPE sank on Feb 18, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS PENELOPE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS PENELOPE was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS PENELOPE belong to?

The HMS PENELOPE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS PENELOPE?

The HMS PENELOPE had a tonnage of 5270 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS PENELOPE?

The HMS PENELOPE is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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