Hms Warspite Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms warspite Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.113 N,5 28.891 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.118550
  • Longitude: -5.481517
Wreck Depth 4.15 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WARSPITE
Type battleship
Flag GB
Length 195.1 m
Width 31.7 m
Draught 9.4
Sonar Length 16.15
Sonar Width 15.58
Shadow Height 3.05
Orientation 69
Tonnage 30600
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1947
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H5257/56 17.8.56 BEACHED IN PENZANCE BAY IN 1950(?). SALVAGE OPS SINCE THEN HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. THE HULK HAS FINALLY BEEN REMOVED AND NOTHING REMAINS. (MOT DOCKET M1844/50, HM CG ST JUST). H5868/56 11.10.56 EXAM'D 1.9.56. WRECKAGE OF 2 BOILERS AND PLATING REMAIN IN POSN 294DEGS, 1080FT FROM ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT FS. WRECKAGE CLEAR AT 8FT [LWST]. (TH, 18.9.56). CHART AS OBSTN 1FM 2FT. - NM 2559/56. H3481/65 19.11.65 METAL OF BOILERS IS IN RELATIVELY GOOD CONDITION, RESTING ON HARD SAND. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8FT. POSN 312.5DEG, 1100FT FROM ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT FS. (HYDROGRAPHIC SCHOOL, ST BUDEAUX, 20.7.65). H3481/65 18.6.70 CHART AS OBSTN 2.4MTRS IN 500705N, 052851W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2345. H3843/86 3.6.88 SOUNDED BUT NOT SWEPT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 362A). NO RESULTS FORWARDED. HH100/351/16 28.12.00 DIVED IN 5007.116N, 0528.850W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 7MTRS HIGH BY E/S. STANDS 7.4MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND. TWO HUGE, VERTICAL BOILERS FORM THE MAIN PART OF THE WK, WITH HULL PLATING AND SCATTERED DEBRIS IN BETWEEN. VERY PROMINENT FEATURE ON E/S. (G LOCKETT, 18.12.00). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH091/246/01 13.5.09 LOCATED IN 5007.1136N, 0528.8895W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST DEPTH 4.98MTRS. LENGTH 13MTRS BY 5MTRS OVERALL, WITH MORE PROMINENT FEATURE SOME 7MTRS BY 5MTRS. MX HT ABOVE SEABED APPROX 1.7MTRS. (SDC DIGITAL BATHY, EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA FROM HI 1246 [M4807, NETSURVEY]. APPEARS HIGHER IN SUPPLIED IMAGES. RETAIN OBSTN 2.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HI1770 28.06.23 EXAM'D 31.08.22 IN 5007.113N, 0528.891W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7.2MTRS. LENGTH 16.15MTRS, WIDTH 15.58MTRS, HT 3.05MTRS, ORIENTATION 069/249 DEGS. WRECK REMAINS ARE PARTIALLY INTACT AND BURIED, NO SCOUR BUT A DEBRIS FIELD SURROUNDING THE MAIN FEATURE. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1770). AMEND DW 4.15MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 28, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY DEVONPORT DOCKYARD. TWENTY FOUR BOILERS, STEAM TURBINES OF 75000 HP, QUARDUPLE SHAFTS. BROKE AWAY FROM TUG WHILE BEING TOWED PORTSMOUTH FOR THE CLYDE FOR BREAKING. GROUNDED AND WAS LATER BEACHED. SCRAPPED IN SITU OVER A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS.

General Comments

TWO BOILERS REMAIN, WRECK REMAIN ARE PARTIALLY INTACT AND BURIED, NO SCOUR BUT A DEBRIS FIELD SURROUNDING THE MAIN FEATURE

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FAQ

Where is the HMS WARSPITE wreck located?

The HMS WARSPITE wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.113 N,5 28.891 W.

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

The HMS WARSPITE lies at a depth of about 4.15 meters and is located at coordinates 50 7.113 N,5 28.891 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WARSPITE?

The seabed around the HMS WARSPITE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the HMS WARSPITE sink?

The HMS WARSPITE sank on Apr 23, 1947.

When was the wreck of the HMS WARSPITE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WARSPITE was discovered in 1947.

What country did the HMS WARSPITE belong to?

The HMS WARSPITE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WARSPITE?

The HMS WARSPITE had a tonnage of 30600 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WARSPITE?

The HMS WARSPITE is classified as a battleship.

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