Hms Raleigh Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hms raleigh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.4 N,56 51.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.456667
  • Longitude: -56.853333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS RALEIGH
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 184.4 m
Width 19.8 m
Draught 6.1
Orientation 112
Tonnage 9750
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1922
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7268/22 8.11.22 OFF AMOUR POINT IN 512718N, 565215W, OR 262DEGS, 4.8C FROM AMOUR PT LTHO. HEADING 292DEGS. VISIBLE (1922). (HYDRO, 7.11.22). INS AS STF 'WRECK OF HMS RALEIGH VISIBLE (1922)'. BR STD. PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING PRESENT STATE OF WK. FORECASTLE & LARGE PART OF SUPERSTRUCTURE GONE, ALSO WHOLE OF PORT SIDE. NO FURTHER EXPLOSIVE WORK CONSIDERED NECESSARY AS WRECK WILL BE DISINTEGRATED DURING COMING WINTER GALES. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). C.P.30695/37 DUNDEE REPORTS ONLY A LITTLE SHOWING ABOVE WATER. 2.7.73 NOW SHOWN AS ST IN 512724N, 565112W. NES 3335, 282, 779.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 1992

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY BEADMORE IN 1919. YARROW BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 65000 SHP FOR 30 KNOTS. 7 X 7.5 INCH, 4 X 3 INCH, 12 SMALLER & 10 MACHINE GUNS. 6 TORPEDO TUBES. RAN AGROUND IN DENSE FOG OFF AMOUR POINT A BECAME A TOTAL WRECK. 10 MEN LOST. (DODS, SRN).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS RALEIGH wreck located?

The HMS RALEIGH wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.4 N,56 51.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS RALEIGH?

The seabed around the HMS RALEIGH lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the HMS RALEIGH sink?

The HMS RALEIGH sank on Aug 8, 1922.

When was the wreck of the HMS RALEIGH discovered?

The wreck of the HMS RALEIGH was discovered in 1922.

What country did the HMS RALEIGH belong to?

The HMS RALEIGH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS RALEIGH?

The HMS RALEIGH had a tonnage of 9750 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS RALEIGH?

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

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