Hms Escort Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms escort Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 14.92 N,3 36.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.248667
  • Longitude: -3.601167
Water Depth 700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ESCORT
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 99.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 1375
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 11, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck HMS Escort, a British Royal Navy destroyer, lies at the coordinates 36 14.92 N, 3 36.07 W in the Western Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Gibraltar and the Spanish Alboran coast. Historically recorded in naval records including Allied Warship Casualties and Axis Submarine Successes, the site marks the final resting place of the vessel. While initial sinking reports provided varying estimated positions, the current verified location identifies the wreck in deep water within the Mediterranean region. This historical maritime site serves as a significant underwater memorial and a point of interest for maritime historians studying World War II naval engagements.

Surveying Details

SANK IN W MEDITERRANEAN. (DODS & WW2SL). SINKING POSN OF SHIP STATED TO BE W MED, SUBMARINE'S POSN GIVEN AS 362000N, 034600W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 361500N, 033600W. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED. FEB'52). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1934 BY SCOTT'S SHIPBUILDING CO.. WAS TORPEDOED BY ITALIAN SUBMARINE 'MARCONI' IN W MEDITERRANEAN. WAS TAKEN IN TOW & SANK THREE DAYS LATER. WITH COMPLEMENT OF 145, TWO RATINGS KILLED, ONE OFFICER & 12 RATINGS WOUNDED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ESCORT wreck located?

The HMS ESCORT wreck is located at coordinates 36 14.92 N,3 36.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ESCORT?

The seabed around the HMS ESCORT lies at approximately 700 meters deep.

When did the HMS ESCORT sink?

The HMS ESCORT sank on Jul 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS ESCORT discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ESCORT was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS ESCORT belong to?

The HMS ESCORT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ESCORT?

The HMS ESCORT had a tonnage of 1375 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ESCORT?

The HMS ESCORT is classified as a destroyer.

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