HC Deb 15 November 1982 vol 32 cc42-3W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the "Stena Seaspread" in her role as a diving support vessel has been used in work on or around the wreck of HMS "Coventry".

Mr. Blaker

Yes.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence in what position HMS "Coventry" sank.

Mr. Blaker

HMS "Coventry" sank to the north of the Falkland Islands.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence in what depth of water the wreck of HMS "Coventry" lies.

Mr. Blaker

Approximately 100 metres.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what exploratory work has been carried out in connection with the wreck of HMS "Coventry".

Mr. Blaker

Work is in hand to recover classified equipment and documents from the wreck of HMS "Coventry". Naval divers carrying out this work exercise the greatest possible care so as to minimise disturbance to the wreck, which is a war grave.

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