Hms Hisperia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hms hisperia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 55.8 N,21 40.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.930000
  • Longitude: 21.675000
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS HISPERIA
Type tug
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 24, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of HMS Hisperia lies off the coast of Libya in the Mediterranean Sea at coordinates 32 55.8 N, 21 40.5 E. This underwater obstruction was documented in historical hydrographic surveys dating back to 1945 and 1973. The site location is recorded near 32 55.8 N, 21 40.5 E based on international maritime notices. Survey data identifies the presence of a submerged wreck at this position in the Mediterranean basin. All vessels should navigate with caution when operating near these coordinates as the structural integrity of the wreck may pose a hazard to navigation.

Surveying Details

H02243/45 22.5.45 H02243/45 22.5.45 ST IN 325548N, 214030E APPROX. - FNM 1268/45. H2089/71 12.11.73 H2089/71 12.11.73 ST IN 325548N, 214030E. (BREST NM 73/38/21). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM ORAN FOR TRINCOMALI. TOWING FLOATING DOCK AFD-24. WENT AGROUND TOGETHER WITH THE TOW WEST OF DERNA. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED, FEB 1952 & BRITAIN'S SEA WAR).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS HISPERIA wreck located?

The HMS HISPERIA wreck is located at coordinates 32 55.8 N,21 40.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS HISPERIA?

The seabed around the HMS HISPERIA lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the HMS HISPERIA sink?

The HMS HISPERIA sank on Feb 9, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HMS HISPERIA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS HISPERIA was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HMS HISPERIA belong to?

The HMS HISPERIA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HMS HISPERIA?

The HMS HISPERIA is classified as a tug.

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