Hms Daring Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms daring Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 38.978 N,1 40.107 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.649633
  • Longitude: -1.668450
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DARING
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 99.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 1375
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 18, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

HMS DARING wreck site located at 58 38.978 N, 1 40.107 W in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland. This underwater obstruction remains a point of historical interest due to conflicting historical reports regarding its final resting place. While various Admiralty and Axis records previously cited divergent coordinates for the vessel, the currently established position marks the site of the sunken ship. As a naval wreck, the structural remains are subject to natural degradation and maritime environment conditions common to the North Sea region. This site serves as a significant underwater heritage marker, identified by the UK Hydrographic Office to ensure safe navigation for vessels in the area. Explorers and researchers tracking maritime history should use these verified coordinates for accurate location data.

Surveying Details

H056/40 6.11.40 REPD SUNK IN 583900N, 014000W. BUT ALSO IN 582700N, 013700W IN ROSYTH WK LIST, 10.4.40, AND IN 583700N, 010600W BY A/S W725/40, RA(D), HOME FLEET. IN VIEW OF CONFLICTING POSITIONS, EACH APPROX, NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 5.10.93 SUNK IN 584000N, 014000E. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1932 BY THORNEYCROFT. TURBINE ENGINES OF 36000 IHP. 3-DRUM BOILERS. FOUR 4.7INCH GUNS, 7 SMALLER. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-23. 5 SURVIVORS FROM CREW OF 162. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS DARING wreck located?

The HMS DARING wreck is located at coordinates 58 38.978 N,1 40.107 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DARING?

The seabed around the HMS DARING lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the HMS DARING sink?

The HMS DARING sank on Feb 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS DARING discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DARING was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS DARING belong to?

The HMS DARING belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DARING?

The HMS DARING had a tonnage of 1375 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DARING?

The HMS DARING is classified as a destroyer.

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