Hms Dorsetshire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms dorsetshire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 54 N,77 55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.900000
  • Longitude: 77.916667
Water Depth 4400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DORSETSHIRE
Type heavy cruiser
Flag GB
Length 192 m
Width 20.1 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 9975
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 5, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6141/68 28.4.70 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 015400N, 775500E APPROX. (NHB). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY PORTSMOUTH DOCKYARD. 3-DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 80,000 SHP FOR 32.25 KNOTS. 8 X 8 INCH, 8 X 4 INCH, 4 X 3 POUNDER AND 16 SMALLER GUNS. 1 AIRCRAFT. SUNK TOGETHER WITH HMS CORNWALL BY JAPANESE DIVE BOMBERS. 227 MEN LOST. (NHB, WW2SL & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS DORSETSHIRE wreck located?

The HMS DORSETSHIRE wreck is located at coordinates 1 54 N,77 55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DORSETSHIRE?

The seabed around the HMS DORSETSHIRE lies at approximately 4400 meters deep.

When did the HMS DORSETSHIRE sink?

The HMS DORSETSHIRE sank on Apr 5, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS DORSETSHIRE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DORSETSHIRE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS DORSETSHIRE belong to?

The HMS DORSETSHIRE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DORSETSHIRE?

The HMS DORSETSHIRE had a tonnage of 9975 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DORSETSHIRE?

The HMS DORSETSHIRE is classified as a heavy cruiser.

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