Hms Woodpecker Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms woodpecker Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 51.036 N,6 43.052 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.850600
  • Longitude: -6.717533
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WOODPECKER
Type sloop
Flag GB
Length 69.8 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 1350
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 1989

Simplified Wreck Survey

The historic shipwreck of HMS Woodpecker is located at coordinates 49 51.036 N, 6 43.052 W in the waters off the coast of the United Kingdom. Originally reported sunk on April 11, 1944, this underwater obstruction was historically charted at various depths including 44 fathoms and 80 meters as a dangerous wreck with a position approximate. Following hydrographic surveys conducted on November 2, 1988, nothing was found at this position, and the wreck record was officially deleted and amended to dead by the British Hydrographic Office.

Surveying Details

H0964/44 11.4.44 SUNK IN 495100N, 064300W, APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS NDW PA. - NM 784/44. 31.10.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 44FMS. NE 2649. 21.4.78 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 80MTRS. NC 2565. H3943/88 2.11.89 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

20.2.44 TORPEDOED IN NORTH ATLANTIC ON 20.2.44, CAPSIZED AND SANK IN TOW 27.2.44. (WW2 LOSSES OF RN SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS WOODPECKER wreck located?

The HMS WOODPECKER wreck is located at coordinates 49 51.036 N,6 43.052 W.

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

The HMS WOODPECKER lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 49 51.036 N,6 43.052 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WOODPECKER?

The seabed around the HMS WOODPECKER lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the HMS WOODPECKER sink?

The HMS WOODPECKER sank on Feb 27, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS WOODPECKER discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WOODPECKER was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS WOODPECKER belong to?

The HMS WOODPECKER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WOODPECKER?

The HMS WOODPECKER had a tonnage of 1350 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WOODPECKER?

The HMS WOODPECKER is classified as a sloop.

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