Hms Airedale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms airedale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 55 N,23 45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.916667
  • Longitude: 23.750000
Water Depth 1600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS AIREDALE
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 83.2 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 904
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 16, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H0921/43 12.3.43 VESSEL SANK IN 335500N, 234500E APPROX. (FLEET HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICER, ALEXANDRIA, LM DTD 15.2.43). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY JOHN BROWN. THREE DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 19,000 SHP FOR 27KTS. WHILST ENGAGED IN 'OPERATION VIGOROUS' ATTEMPTING TO TAKE A CONVOY FROM ALEXANDRIA TO MALTA, THE VESSEL WAS DAMAGED IN AN AIR ATTACK. SHE WAS LATER SUNK BY A SHIP IN COMPANY. 44 MEN LOST. (BRITAIN'S SEA WAR & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS AIREDALE wreck located?

The HMS AIREDALE wreck is located at coordinates 33 55 N,23 45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS AIREDALE?

The seabed around the HMS AIREDALE lies at approximately 1600 meters deep.

When did the HMS AIREDALE sink?

The HMS AIREDALE sank on Jun 16, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS AIREDALE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS AIREDALE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS AIREDALE belong to?

The HMS AIREDALE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS AIREDALE?

The HMS AIREDALE had a tonnage of 904 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS AIREDALE?

The HMS AIREDALE is classified as a destroyer.

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