Hms Imperial Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms imperial Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 22.93 N,25 39.97 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.382167
  • Longitude: 25.666167
Water Depth 125 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HMS IMPERIAL
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 97.5 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 1370
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 29, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 7.7.78 SUNK IN 352300N, 254000E APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED, FEB 1952). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY HAWTHORN LESLIE. THREE DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINE OF 34,000 SHP FOR 36KTS. STEERING GEAR DAMAGED DURING DETERMINED DIVE BOMBER ATTACK DURING WITHDRAWAL OF LAND FORCES FROM CRETE. SUNK BY 2 TOPEDOES FROM HMS HOTSPUR AFTER REMOVING CREW & SOLDIERS. (DODS & LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS IMPERIAL wreck located?

The HMS IMPERIAL wreck is located at coordinates 35 22.93 N,25 39.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS IMPERIAL?

The seabed around the HMS IMPERIAL lies at approximately 125 meters deep.

When did the HMS IMPERIAL sink?

The HMS IMPERIAL sank on May 29, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS IMPERIAL discovered?

The wreck of the HMS IMPERIAL was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS IMPERIAL belong to?

The HMS IMPERIAL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS IMPERIAL?

The HMS IMPERIAL had a tonnage of 1370 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS IMPERIAL?

The HMS IMPERIAL is classified as a destroyer.

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