Hms Pylades Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms pylades Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 25.602 N,0 15.063 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.426700
  • Longitude: -0.251050
Wreck Depth 16.5 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS PYLADES
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 9.8 m
Shadow Height 7.8
Orientation 45
Tonnage 890
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2758/44 5.8.44 NDW IN 492548N, 001500W. (FR NM 35/020/50). - NM 1684/44. H7795/51 12.3.51 DELETE. (PARIS NM 40 028 50). - NM 507/51. H03041/44 17.12.53 LOCATED IN 492535N, 001512W ON 19.7.44 BY HDML 1001. LEAST RECORDED DEPTH 33FT. (NOIC ARROMANCHES, 768/41, 27.7.44). NCA H716/60 11.7.61 WK 17MTRS [9FMS 2FT] IN 492548N, 001500W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2613. 1.10.74 NOW CHARTED IN 492535N, 001457W ON NC 2146. H3219/73 9.2.79 WK 16.5MTRS IN 492539N, 001507W. (FR NM 79 02 42). NE'S 1821, 2146, 2613 & NC 2656. 29.11.79 SHOWN AS WK 16.5MTRS IN 492541N, 001502W [EUR] ON FR 6603 [AUG 1979 EDN]. HH351/351/01 18.12.89 WK IN 492539.4N, 001459W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY E/S. LEAST DEPTH 16.5 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. NAMED AS BRITISH MINESWEEPER HMS 'PYLADES'. BROKEN IN TWO, FORESECTION LYING UPRIGHT ON SEABED, CENTRE & AFT SECTION WITH LARGE HOLE IN HULL, MAST LYING ON SEABED. ORIENTATION NE/SW. HT 7.8MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590128). CHART AS WK 16.5MTRS IN 492539N, 001459W. NE 2146. 15.5.07 LIES IN 4925.657N, 0014.983W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 27.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4925.602N, 0015.063W.
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2022

Circumstances of loss

SUNK OFF COAST OF NORMANDY BY HUMAN TORPEDO. 11 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 25.602 N,0 15.063 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS PYLADES wreck located?

The HMS PYLADES wreck is located at coordinates 49 25.602 N,0 15.063 W.

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

The HMS PYLADES lies at a depth of about 16.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 25.602 N,0 15.063 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS PYLADES?

The seabed around the HMS PYLADES lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the HMS PYLADES sink?

The HMS PYLADES sank on Jul 8, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS PYLADES discovered?

The wreck of the HMS PYLADES was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS PYLADES belong to?

The HMS PYLADES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS PYLADES?

The HMS PYLADES had a tonnage of 890 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS PYLADES?

The HMS PYLADES is classified as a minesweeper.

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