Hms Derwent Wreck

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Hms derwent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 30.892 N,0 1.855 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.514867
  • Longitude: -0.030917
Wreck Depth 11.7 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DERWENT
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 30
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 135
Tonnage 566
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H625/18 31.1.18 WK 6.4MTRS, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FR, IN 493055N, 000148W. (HAVRE). - FNM 112/18. H6150/19 8.8.19 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2146. H4562/24 7.7.24 WK DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2146. H371/59 11.2.59 WK 11.9MTRS IN 493054N, 000150W. (FRENCH NM 58 48 23). - NM 182/59. H659/60 1.9.60 SHOWN AS WK 11.9MTRS IN 493054N, 000150W ON FRENCH 4937. NC 2146. H2606/66 23.8.69 FA CENTRED IN 493100N, 000100W APPROX. (FRENCH NM 69 31 17). - NM 1558/69. 1.10.74 SHOWN AS WK 12MTRS IN 493054N, 000147W ON FRENCH 6603 & 4937. NC 2146. 21.8.80 SHOWN AS WK 11.7MTRS IN 493054N, 000145W ON FRENCH 6603 [AUG'79 EDN]. NE 2146. 1.11.84 FLAT BOAT, PONTOON IN 493055N, 000149E. (FRENCH WK RECORDS NO.14590072). NCA. 30.11.89 SHOWN AS WK 11.7MTRS IN 493057N, 000147W ON FRENCH 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]; IN 493056.5N, 000146.5W. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. HT ABOVE SEABED 3MTRS. ORIENTATION NW/SE. LENGTH 30MTRS APPROX. (FRENCH WK RECORDS NO.14590072). NE 2146. 15.9.99 SHOWN AS OB 11.7MTRS IN 4930.942N, 0001.775W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7418 [1997 EDN]. NC 2146.
Last Amended Date Sep 15, 1999

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW1SL)

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FAQ

Where is the HMS DERWENT wreck located?

The HMS DERWENT wreck is located at coordinates 49 30.892 N,0 1.855 W.

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

The HMS DERWENT lies at a depth of about 11.7 meters and is located at coordinates 49 30.892 N,0 1.855 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DERWENT?

The seabed around the HMS DERWENT lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the HMS DERWENT sink?

The HMS DERWENT sank on May 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS DERWENT discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DERWENT was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS DERWENT belong to?

The HMS DERWENT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DERWENT?

The HMS DERWENT had a tonnage of 566 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DERWENT?

The HMS DERWENT is classified as a destroyer.

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