Hms Tervani Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms tervani Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 10 N,6 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.166667
  • Longitude: 6.500000
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HMS TERVANI
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 409
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H0656/43 15.4.43 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 370500N, 061000E APPROX. (FHO, C-IN-C FLEET MED. SIGNAL DTD 15.3.43). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY. 12.5.78 VESSEL SANK IN 371000N, 063000E APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED., FEB.'52). NCA. 11.3.96 POSN OF ATTACK RECORDED AS 372200N, 061400E; POSN OF LOSS [ALLIED RECORDS] AS 370200N, 055500E APPROX. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1930, REQUISITIONED BY THE RN AS A/P SHIP, THEN LATER AS MINESWEEPER, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY ITALIAN SUBMARINE 'ACCIAIO' WHEN OFF CAPE BOUGARONI, ALGERIA. (BRITAIN'S SEA WAR; SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY, COLLEGE; BVLAS 1939-45, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS TERVANI wreck located?

The HMS TERVANI wreck is located at coordinates 37 10 N,6 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TERVANI?

The seabed around the HMS TERVANI lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the HMS TERVANI sink?

The HMS TERVANI sank on Feb 7, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS TERVANI discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TERVANI was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMS TERVANI belong to?

The HMS TERVANI belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TERVANI?

The HMS TERVANI had a tonnage of 409 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TERVANI?

The HMS TERVANI is classified as a trawler.

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