Hms Redcar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms redcar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.632 N,2 6.835 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.060533
  • Longitude: 2.113917
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS REDCAR
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Length 75 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 810
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

HMS Redcar is a historical shipwreck located at coordinates 51 3.632 N, 2 6.835 E. Official hydrographic records from the UK Hydrographic Office trace the history and positioning of the wreck, noting its past visibility at low water, marking by buoys, and various position updates derived from French wreck records. The site has a recorded least depth of 12 meters and was historically classified as not dangerous to navigation before subsequent chart amendments and updates regarding its status.

Surveying Details

H3882/17 INS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 510350N, 020740E. VISIBLE AT LW, MARKED BY BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 49/18. H7386/18 10.12.18 NOW IN 510340N, 020700E. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). NCA. H4325/22 12.7.22 NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H7966/24 30.12.24 NOW SHOWN AS 12MTRS [6FMS 3FT] IN 510342N, 020703E ON FRENCH 5094. NE 1872. H3003/51 30.5.51 WK, LEAST DEPTH 12MTRS, ON FRENCH 5519. NCA. H1283/76/118 8.9.76 FRENCH WK INFO STATES WK NOW IN 510340.98N 020654.96E [EUR]. (R. A. LEE OF DEAL). NCA. 28.3.78 SHOWN ON FRENCH 6501. NCA. H2981/78 1.8.79 DELETED. (BREST NM 79/24/36). BR STD. 7.11.88 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7057 [1987 EDN] OR IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987. AMENDED TO DEAD. SEE 15779.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT 1916 BY AYRSHIRE DOCKYARD CO., OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HM NAVY. DIAGONAL COMPOUND ENGINES OF 1,400NHP. WAS IN COMPANY OF HMS KEMPTON, OFF THE SPINDLE BUOY, N. OF GRAVELINES, WHEN THEY STRUCK MINES AND SANK. COMPLIMENT OF THIS CLASS OF VESSEL WAS 72. (DODS).

General Comments

See Also: 15779

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FAQ

Where is the HMS REDCAR wreck located?

The HMS REDCAR wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.632 N,2 6.835 E.

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

The HMS REDCAR lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 51 3.632 N,2 6.835 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS REDCAR?

The seabed around the HMS REDCAR lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the HMS REDCAR sink?

The HMS REDCAR sank on Jun 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS REDCAR discovered?

The wreck of the HMS REDCAR was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS REDCAR belong to?

The HMS REDCAR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS REDCAR?

The HMS REDCAR had a tonnage of 810 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS REDCAR?

The HMS REDCAR is classified as a minesweeper.

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