Hms Desire (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms desire (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 15.67 N,0 12.757 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.261167
  • Longitude: -0.212617
Wreck Depth 43.8 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY)
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 27.6 m
Width 6.3 m
Draught 3.3
Sonar Length 22.6
Sonar Width 5.9
Shadow Height 3.6
Orientation 111
Tonnage 135
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 011.0,,001.6,192.0
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/06 16.3.93 WK OF SMALL TUG LOCATED IN 541540N, 001238W USING GPS. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 EXAM'D 4.7.97 IN 541540.0N, 001244.7W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.0 IN GEN DEPTH 46.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.4MTRS. LENGTH 27TRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. WELL DEFINED WK, UPRIGHT AND INTACT. POSSIBLE BUILD UP OF SEDIMENTS ALONGSIDE WK. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 16.06.16 EXAM'D 22.02.16 IN 5415.670N, 0012.757W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. LENGTH 22.6MTRS, WIDTH 5.9MTRS, HT 3.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 111/291. SCOUR LENGTH 11MTRS, 1.6MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 192 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WRECK APPEARS INTACT AND IS FACING IN A SOUTH EASTERLY DIRECTION. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 43MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2016

Circumstances of loss

11.12.15 EX-BELGIAN PRESIDENT MAAS. BUILT IN 1912. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED BY THE ADIMRALTY ON 11.12.15 FOR DOCKYARD SERVICE. SUNK BY U BOAT.

General Comments

Wreck intact

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 15.67 N,0 12.757 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 15.67 N,0 12.757 W.

How deep is the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 43.8 meters and is located at coordinates 54 15.67 N,0 12.757 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 24, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 135 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tug.

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