Hms Dainty Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms dainty Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 4.417 N,24 4.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.073617
  • Longitude: 24.079167
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DAINTY
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 99.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 1375
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2419/47 14.5.47 NDW IN 320425N, 240445E APPROX. (C IN C MED). BR STD. H2089/71 12.11.73 NDW IN 320425N, 240445E. (BREST NM 73 38 20). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 1996

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1932 BY FAIRFIELD SB & E CO. THREE DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 36,000 SHP FOR 35.5KTS. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN DIVE-BOMBERS OFF TOBRUK. 15 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS DAINTY wreck located?

The HMS DAINTY wreck is located at coordinates 32 4.417 N,24 4.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DAINTY?

The seabed around the HMS DAINTY lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the HMS DAINTY sink?

The HMS DAINTY sank on Feb 24, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS DAINTY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DAINTY was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS DAINTY belong to?

The HMS DAINTY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DAINTY?

The HMS DAINTY had a tonnage of 1375 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DAINTY?

The HMS DAINTY is classified as a destroyer.

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