Hms Manchester Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms manchester Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 49.93 N,11 9.94 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.832167
  • Longitude: 11.165667
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MANCHESTER
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 180.1 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 9400
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 365000N, 111000E. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED. FEBUARY 1952). POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 14.10.02 HAD BEEN HIT IN THE ENGINE-ROOM. 15 MEN LOST. CAPTAIN HARALD DREW WAS COURT-MARTIALLED FOR SCUTTLING THE SHIP. WK EXAMINED BY DIVERS IN 2002. DESCRIBED AS: THERE WAS A GIGANTIC BREAK IN THE SHIP'S SIDE & DECK AFT IN THE ENGINE-ROOM AREA. A 10MTR SECTION OF THE SHIP'S SIDE HAD BEEN BLOWN AWAY & THE DECKING ABOVE HAD ALSO GONE. LOOKING IN, TWO PROP SHAFTS COULD BE SEEN, BOTH SHATTERED. (DIVER MAGAZINE, OCT 2002). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO. GEARED TURBINES OF 82500 SHP, QUADRUPLE SHAFTS GAVE 32.5KNOTS. 12 X 6 INCH, 8 X 4 INCH AA, 8 X 2 PDR & 8 X 0.5 INCH MACHINE GUNS. 6 X 21 INCH TORPEDO TUBES. 3 AIRCRAFT, 1 CATAPULT. ATTACKED BY GUNFIRE & TORPEDO BY ITALIAN E-BOATS WHILST ON OPERATION 'PEDESTAL' & FOUNDERED OFF KELIBIA ROADS, TUNISIA. HAD BEEN HIT IN THE ENGINE-ROOM. CAPTAIN HARALD DREW WAS COURT-MARTIALLED FOR SCUTTLING THE SHIP. 403 OF SHIPS COMPLEMENT INTERNED BY THE FRENCH, 15 MEN LOST. (DODS, ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED. FEB 1952 & DIVER MAGAZINE, OCT 2002).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS MANCHESTER wreck located?

The HMS MANCHESTER wreck is located at coordinates 36 49.93 N,11 9.94 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MANCHESTER?

The seabed around the HMS MANCHESTER lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the HMS MANCHESTER sink?

The HMS MANCHESTER sank on Aug 13, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS MANCHESTER discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MANCHESTER was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS MANCHESTER belong to?

The HMS MANCHESTER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MANCHESTER?

The HMS MANCHESTER had a tonnage of 9400 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MANCHESTER?

The HMS MANCHESTER is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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