Hms Thetis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms thetis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 20.15 N,3 11.737 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.335833
  • Longitude: 3.195617
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS THETIS
Type light cruiser
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 3440
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1918
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1962
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6283/20 4.9.20 WK IN 512012N, 031149E, REPORTED AS BEING REMOVED. (NAVAL SALVAGE ADVISOR). NCA YET. H6283/20 11.11.20 STILL REPORTED AS BEING REMOVED. (NAVAL SALVAGE ADVISOR, 8.11.20) NCA YET. H401/21 19.1.21 STILL EXISTS IN ABOVE POSN. (NAVAL SALVAGE ADVISOR OSTEND). INS AS STF. BA 97. 8.5.24 SHOWN ON PUBLIC WORKS CHARTS DTD 1921 [C8470 & C8716]. NCA YET. H7252/55 22.4.59 EXISTANCE CONFIRMED. (HMS SALISBURY, HN 1/57). NCA YET. H7252/55 4.12.61 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (OSTEND TNM 22/160/61). NCA YET. 21.6.62 SALVAGE OPS STILL IN PROGRESS. (OSTEND TNM 10/86/62). NCA YET. H7252/55 30.11.62 DELETED. (HMS SHOULTON, HN DTD 6.11.62). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 2567/62. H7252/55 17.5.63 SALVAGE CONFIRMED. (OSTEND NM 8/61/63). NFA.
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2007

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED IN ENTRANCE TO CANAL CONNECTING ZEEBRUGGE TO BRUGGES. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS THETIS wreck located?

The HMS THETIS wreck is located at coordinates 51 20.15 N,3 11.737 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS THETIS?

The seabed around the HMS THETIS lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the HMS THETIS sink?

The HMS THETIS sank on Apr 23, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS THETIS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS THETIS was discovered in 1920.

What country did the HMS THETIS belong to?

The HMS THETIS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS THETIS?

The HMS THETIS had a tonnage of 3440 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS THETIS?

The HMS THETIS is classified as a light cruiser.

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