Hms Penzance Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms penzance Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 16 N,27 19 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.266667
  • Longitude: -27.316667
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS PENZANCE
Type sloop
Flag GB
Length 81.1 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 1025
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 10.2.96 10.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 561600N, 271900W. (D.S.N.E., WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 2, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY DEVONPORT DOCKYARD. THREE DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES FOR 2000SHP. TWO 4 INCH GUNS, 10 SMALLER. TORPEDOED BY U-37. 90 MEN LOST. (DODS, WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS PENZANCE wreck located?

The HMS PENZANCE wreck is located at coordinates 56 16 N,27 19 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS PENZANCE?

The seabed around the HMS PENZANCE lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the HMS PENZANCE sink?

The HMS PENZANCE sank on Aug 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS PENZANCE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS PENZANCE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS PENZANCE belong to?

The HMS PENZANCE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS PENZANCE?

The HMS PENZANCE had a tonnage of 1025 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS PENZANCE?

The HMS PENZANCE is classified as a sloop.

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