Hms Tortoise Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Hms tortoise Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 53.249 S,14 22.429 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.887483
  • Longitude: -14.373817
Wreck Depth 20.06 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TORTOISE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 36 m
Width 11.8 m
Sonar Length 19.53
Sonar Width 9.16
Shadow Height 2.43
Orientation 45
Tonnage 692
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2012
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source diver
Surveying Details RSDRA2022000203557 31.08.2022 WRECK LOCATED 2021; IN 0753.249S, 1422.429W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. LENGTH 19.53MTRS, WIDTH 9.16MTRS, HEIGHT 2.43MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225 DEGS. WRECK. NFS. (HMS PROTECTOR H525_HI1751_81488_UKHO_AMENDED). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 20MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 28, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF TEAK IN 1805 AS A STORES SHIP FOR THE EAST INDIA COMPANY. NAMED AS SIR EDWARD HUGES. PRESENTED TO THE ADMIRALTY IN 1806 AND RENAMED 'TORTOISE'. SERVED IN THE MEDITERRANEAN IN 1813, GIBRALTAR IN 183 AND ST HELENA IN 1817. BETWEEN 1802 AND 1838 WAS BACK IN ENGLISH WATERS, FIRST AT PLYMOUTH AND THEN A MILFORD WHERE SHE BECAME A COAL HULK. FROM 1845 SERVED AS STORES SHIP AT ASCENTION UNTIL BROKEN UP IN 1859. (G J LOCKETT).

General Comments

WRECK

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FAQ

Where is the HMS TORTOISE wreck located?

The HMS TORTOISE wreck is located at coordinates 7 53.249 S,14 22.429 W.

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

The HMS TORTOISE lies at a depth of about 20.06 meters and is located at coordinates 7 53.249 S,14 22.429 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TORTOISE?

The seabed around the HMS TORTOISE lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HMS TORTOISE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TORTOISE was discovered in 2012.

What country did the HMS TORTOISE belong to?

The HMS TORTOISE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TORTOISE?

The HMS TORTOISE had a tonnage of 692 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TORTOISE?

The HMS TORTOISE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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