Hms Fortune Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms fortune Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
56 0.96 N,6 7.42 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.016000
  • Longitude: 6.123667
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name HMS FORTUNE
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 81.1 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 950
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 31, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3468/20 TORPEDOED AT JUTLAND. CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA IN 560100N, 960730E. BA 2182B. H315/27 14.2.27 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA (1916). NE 2182B. 13.3.75 NO LONGER CHARTED. NE 3347. 24.7.15 NOT LOCATED, NFS. (HMS ECHO, SNT03/15). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 22, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AT JUTLAND. (DODS).

General Comments

See Also: 32381

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FAQ

Where is the HMS FORTUNE wreck located?

The HMS FORTUNE wreck is located at coordinates 56 0.96 N,6 7.42 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS FORTUNE?

The seabed around the HMS FORTUNE lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the HMS FORTUNE sink?

The HMS FORTUNE sank on May 31, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS FORTUNE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS FORTUNE was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HMS FORTUNE belong to?

The HMS FORTUNE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS FORTUNE?

The HMS FORTUNE had a tonnage of 950 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS FORTUNE?

The HMS FORTUNE is classified as a destroyer.