Hms Severn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hms severn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 11.44 N,2 1.59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.190667
  • Longitude: -2.026500
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SEVERN
Length 42.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 946
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1280/76 26.1.77 GROUNDED IN GROUVILLE BAY WHILST BEING TOWED TO GOREY. 5TH RATE VESSEL WITH 44GUNS. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE BY THE SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION SOCIETY TO LOCATE REMAINS WITHOUT RESULT. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 6.1.77). NCA, POSN 491130N, 020130W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2001

Circumstances of loss

21.12.1804 VESSEL, GROUNDED IN GROUVILLE BAY WHILST BEING TOWED TO GOREY AFTER BEING WASHED ONTO A GRAVEL BANK DURING A STORM & FILLING IN WITH GRAVEL. INITIAL GROUNDING 21.12.1804 & LATER ABANDONED IN APRIL 1805 APPROX. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 6.1.77).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SEVERN wreck located?

The HMS SEVERN wreck is located at coordinates 49 11.44 N,2 1.59 W.

When was the wreck of the HMS SEVERN discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SEVERN was discovered in 1977.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SEVERN?

The HMS SEVERN had a tonnage of 946 tons.

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