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Hms Truant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms truant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 30.69 N,1 51.423 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.511500
  • Longitude: -1.857050
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TRUANT
Type submarine
Flag GB
Length 83.8 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1575
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Nov 6, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

HMS TRUANT shipwreck details located at 49 30.69 N, 1 51.423 W off the coast of the English Channel. This underwater wreck site, identified under historical record H386/47, represents a significant maritime obstruction. While historical documentation indicates the wreck may be well broken or structurally compromised, it remains a point of interest for maritime surveys. Navigational charts and historical wreck records have previously noted the position for filing purposes, though it may not appear in all modern French wreck databases. Mariners and researchers should note the precise geographic coordinates of 49 30.69 N, 1 51.423 W when operating in this sector of the English Channel.

Surveying Details

H386/47 20.1.47 H386/47 20.1.47 WK IN 493045N, 015120W. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, & PARIS NM 51/4995/46). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 20.6.90 20.6.90 NOT SHOWN IN FR WK RECORDS [1987].

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED IN TOW TO BREAKERS AT BRITON FERRY.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS TRUANT wreck located?

The HMS TRUANT wreck is located at coordinates 49 30.69 N,1 51.423 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TRUANT?

The seabed around the HMS TRUANT lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HMS TRUANT discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TRUANT was discovered in 1946.

What country did the HMS TRUANT belong to?

The HMS TRUANT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TRUANT?

The HMS TRUANT had a tonnage of 1575 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TRUANT?

The HMS TRUANT is classified as a submarine.

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