Hms Diamond Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms diamond Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 29.93 N,23 33.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.498833
  • Longitude: 23.566000
Water Depth 320 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DIAMOND
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 99.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 1375
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 27, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details FEB 1952 WK IN 363000N, 233400E APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1932. WHILST ON ESCORT OPERATION 'DEMON', IN COMPANY WITH HMS WRYNECK TOOK OFF 700 TROOPS FROM TRANSPORT SLAMAT (WHICH HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY BOMBED AND WAS ON FIRE) IN THE GULF OF NAUPLIA, DURING EVACUATION OF BRITISH FORCES IN GREECE. BOTH DESTROYERS WERE BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN DIVE-BOMBERS, WITH HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 36 29.93 N,23 33.96 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS DIAMOND wreck located?

The HMS DIAMOND wreck is located at coordinates 36 29.93 N,23 33.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DIAMOND?

The seabed around the HMS DIAMOND lies at approximately 320 meters deep.

When did the HMS DIAMOND sink?

The HMS DIAMOND sank on Apr 27, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS DIAMOND discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DIAMOND was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS DIAMOND belong to?

The HMS DIAMOND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS DIAMOND carrying?

The HMS DIAMOND was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DIAMOND?

The HMS DIAMOND had a tonnage of 1375 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DIAMOND?

The HMS DIAMOND is classified as a destroyer.

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